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toe

foot digit / touch the edge

Transitive Verb[C] Countable

pl: toesing: toeing

The noun refers to the smallest extremities of the human body, often associated with vulnerability and sudden, sharp pain due to their exposed position. It carries a visceral quality of tactile sensitivity and balance.

As a verb, the word evokes a sense of precise, cautious positioning. It suggests a delicate boundary or a marginal contact, often implying a state of readiness or a careful approach to a limit.

Refers to the individual digits on a foot.

Meanings

Nounfoot digit

One of the five digits at the end of a human foot.

He stubbed his toe on the doorframe.

Transitive Verbtouch the edge

[~ someone][~ something]

To touch or move slightly toward the edge of something.

The boat began to toe the shoreline.

Examples

My big toe hurts.

He has ten toes.

Touch your toe.

I stubbed my toe again.

She painted her toes red.

He stood on his toes.

The athlete suffered a broken toe during the game.

Health

The knight stepped on his toe by accident.

Fantasy

I can barely fit my toes in these shoes.

Travel

You must toe the line if you want a promotion.

Business

The soldiers were ordered to toe the line immediately.

History

I apologize for failing to toe the line of protocol.

Apology

Phrasal Verbs

toe the line

conform to a set of rules or standards

The new employees were expected to toe the line and follow company policy without question.

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