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toes

/təʊz/ /toʊz/

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noun

Each of the five digits on the end of the foot.

Examples :

"She wiggled her toes in the warm sand. "

body part anatomy organ physiology human

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An equivalent part in an animal.

Examples :

"The horse stepped carefully on the rocky path, using its hoof's toes to maintain balance. "

animal part anatomy

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That part of a shoe or sock covering the toe.

Examples :

"The toes of my new socks have colorful stripes. "

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noun

Something resembling a toe, especially at the bottom or extreme end of something.

Examples :

"The toes of my boots are scuffed from walking in the mud. "

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An advanced form of ballet primarily for the females, dancing ballet primarily using a Pointe shoe.

Examples :

"Maria dreams of dancing toes one day and becoming a professional ballerina. "

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An alignment of the wheels of a road vehicle with positive toe (or toe in) signifying that the wheels are closer together at the front than at the back and negative toe (or toe out) the opposite.

Examples :

"The mechanic adjusted the car's toes to improve handling and prevent excessive tire wear. "

vehicle technical

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The journal, or pivot, at the lower end of a revolving shaft or spindle, which rests in a step.

Examples :

"The heavy grinding stone spun smoothly because its shaft rested on well-oiled toes within the mill's foundation. "

part machine technical

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A lateral projection at one end, or between the ends, of a piece, such as a rod or bolt, by means of which it is moved.

Examples :

"The plumber used the toes of his wrench to tighten the old pipe. "

part machine technical

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A projection from the periphery of a revolving piece, acting as a cam to lift another piece.

Examples :

"The old clock used toes on its gears to lift and drop the chime hammer, creating the hourly sound. "

technical machine part

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The long side of an angled cut.

Examples :

"The miter saw left sharp toes on the picture frame pieces, so I sanded them smooth. "

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The upper end of the bit (cutting edge) of an axehead; as opposed to the heel (lower end).

Examples :

"The blacksmith carefully sharpened the toes of the axe before attaching the handle. "

part utensil technical

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verb

To furnish (a stocking, etc.) with a toe.

Examples :

"My grandmother still loves to toe her grandchildren's hand-knitted socks for extra durability. "

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To touch, tap or kick with the toes.

Examples :

"The child began toes the bottom of the pool, testing the water's temperature before jumping in. "

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verb

To touch or reach with the toes; to come fully up to.

Examples :

"to toe the mark"

body action physiology

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To fasten (a piece) by driving a fastener at a near-45-degree angle through the side (of the piece) into the piece to which it is to be fastened.

Examples :

"The framers toed the irregular pieces into the sill."

technical work building

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verb

To mishit a golf ball with the toe of the club.

Examples :

"He was frustrated because he kept toeing the golf ball instead of hitting it squarely. "