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n.1. one of the terminal digits of the human foot.2. an analogous part in certain animals.3. the forepart of the foot or hoof of a horse or the like.4. the forepart of anything worn on the foot, as of a shoe or stocking.5. a part resembling a toe in shape or position.6. Railroads. the end of a frog in front of the point and in the direction of the switch.7. Mach.a. a journal or part placed vertically in a bearing, as the lower end of a vertical shaft.b. a curved partial cam lifting the flat surface of a follower and letting it drop; wiper.8. Golf. the outer end of the head of a club.9. on one's toes, energetic; alert; ready: The spirited competition kept them on their toes.10. step or tread on (someone's) toes, to offend (a person); encroach on the territory or sphere of responsibility of (another): The new employee stepped on a lot of toes when he suggested reorganizing the office.v.t.11. to furnish with a toe or toes.12. to touch or reach with the toes: The pitcher toed the mound, wound up, and threw a fastball.13. to kick with the toe.15. Carpentry.a. to drive (a nail) obliquely.b. to toenail.v.i.16. to stand, walk, etc., with the toes in a specified position: to toe in.17. to tap with the toe, as in dancing.[bef. 900; ME; OE ta; c. D teen, G Zehe, ON ta]
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Universalium. 2010.