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toes

The correct spelling is toes.

How to pronounce toes

noun

IPA: /təʊz/

Say it like: Toe-s

The correct spelling is toes. Each of the five digits on the end of the foot. For example: "to toe the mark"

Usage Examples

to toe the mark

The framers toed the irregular pieces into the sill.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Each of the five digits on the end of the foot.
  2. 2.An equivalent part in an animal.
  3. 3.That part of a shoe or sock covering the toe.
  4. 4.Something resembling a toe, especially at the bottom or extreme end of something.
  5. 5.An advanced form of ballet primarily for the females, dancing ballet primarily using a Pointe shoe.

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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