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toed

The correct spelling is toed.

How to pronounce toed

adjective

IPA: /toʊd/

Say it like: Toe-d

The correct spelling is toed. (chiefly in combination) Having (a specified number or type of) toes. For example: "He become more pigeon-toed with age."

Usage Examples

He become more pigeon-toed with age.

to toe the mark

The framers toed the irregular pieces into the sill.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.(chiefly in combination) Having (a specified number or type of) toes.
  2. 2.Having the end secured by nails driven obliquely; said of a board, plank, or joist serving as a brace, and in general of any part of a frame secured to other parts by diagonal nailing.

verb

  1. 1.To furnish (a stocking, etc.) with a toe.
  2. 2.To touch, tap or kick with the toes.
  3. 3.To touch or reach with the toes; to come fully up to.
  4. 4.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.
  5. 5.To mishit a golf ball with the toe of the club.

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