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 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 Another option is a quick glance at her thumbs and big toes, which feature smiley faces on the nails, a recent signature she’s implemented during manicure and pedicure sessions. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Feb. 2024 Both of his big toes included the Texas pickle brand’s logo, and his remaining toes included intricate nail art to resemble pickles. Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024 Detroit Pistons injury report vs. Golden State Warriors The Pistons are down starting power forward Isaiah Stewart (right big toe sprain) for up to two weeks. Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 5 Jan. 2024 The patient arrived in my clinic, their right big toe the color of a spring strawberry. Peter Ubel, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Detroit Pistons injury report vs. Houston Rockets The Pistons are down starting power forward Isaiah Stewart (right big toe sprain) for up to two weeks. Andrew Birkle, Detroit Free Press, 1 Jan. 2024 Realism is the name of the game for this look, with each nail featuring a realistic, 3-D rendering of a pickle with the Best Maid logo on his big toes. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2024 The outsole is thicker in high-wear areas and has deeper grooves in the ball of the big toe. Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

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“Big toe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20toe. Accessed 19 Apr. 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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