big toe

noun

: the innermost and largest toe of the foot

called also great toe

Examples of big toe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Over time, this upturn can reduce big toe flexibility. Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 11 Apr. 2024 Center fielder Aaron Judge missed time during spring training with an abdominal injury as the Yankees understand that his right big toe will require constant maintenance after tearing a ligament in it last June against the Dodgers. Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for big toe 

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Word History

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of big toe was in 1699

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“Big toe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20toe. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

big toe

noun
: the innermost and largest toe of the foot

Medical Definition

big toe

noun
: the innermost and largest digit of the foot

called also great toe

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