The Collaborative International Dictionary
Toe \Toe\, n. [OE. too, taa, AS. t[=a]; akin to D. teen, G. zehe, OHG. z[=e]ha, Icel. t[=a], Sw. t[*a], Dan. taa; of uncertain origin. [root]60.]
(Anat.) One of the terminal members, or digits, of the foot of a man or an animal. ``Each one, tripping on his toe.''
--Shak.(Zo["o]l.) The fore part of the hoof or foot of an animal.
Anything, or any part, corresponding to the toe of the foot; as, the toe of a boot; the toe of a skate.
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(Mach.)
The journal, or pivot, at the lower end of a revolving shaft or spindle, which rests in a step.
A lateral projection at one end, or between the ends, of a piece, as a rod or bolt, by means of which it is moved.
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A projection from the periphery of a revolving piece, acting as a cam to lift another piece.
Toe biter (Zo["o]l.), a tadpole; a polliwig.
Toe drop (Med.), a morbid condition of the foot in which the toe is depressed and the heel elevated, as in talipes equinus. See Talipes.