toe

²toe

verb

toedtoe·ing

Definition of TOE

transitive verb

1

: to furnish with a toe <toe a sock>

2

: to touch, reach, or drive with the toe <toe a football>

3

: to drive (as a nail) obliquely; also : to clinch or fasten by or with nails or rods so driven

intransitive verb

1

: tiptoe

2

: to stand, walk, or be placed so that the toes assume an indicated position or direction <toe in>

— toe the line or toe the mark

: to conform rigorously to a rule or standard

Examples of TOE

1. She toed off her shoes.
2. The pitcher toed the rubber.

First Known Use of TOE

1660