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toe
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[təʊ], (Noun)
Definitions:
- any of the five digits at the end of the human foot
(e.g: he cut his big toe on a sharp stone)
- the lower end, tip, or point of something
Phrases:
- dip one's toe in the water
- make someone's toes curl
- on one's toes
- toe in the water
- toe the line
- toe to toe
- tread on someone's toes
- turn up one's toes
Origin
:
Old English tā, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch teen and German Zeh, Zehe. Current senses of the verb date from the mid 19th century
[təʊ], (Verb)
Definitions:
- push, touch, or kick with one's toe
(e.g: he toed off his shoes and flexed his feet)
- walk with the toes pointed in (or out)
(e.g: he toes out when he walks)
Phrases:
- dip one's toe in the water
- make someone's toes curl
- on one's toes
- toe in the water
- toe the line
- toe to toe
- tread on someone's toes
- turn up one's toes
Origin
:
Old English tā, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch teen and German Zeh, Zehe. Current senses of the verb date from the mid 19th century
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