toed

\ ˈtōd

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Definition of toed

1 : having a toe or toes especially of a specified kind or number —usually used in combinationfive-toedround-toed shoes

2 [from past participle of toe entry 2] : driven obliquely a toed nail also : secured by diagonal or oblique nailing

Examples of toed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The wax figure sits cross-legged on a chair in the corner of Jenner’s home bar wearing a black sequin Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo jacket, complete with a pair of pointy-toed heels and a diamond ring. — Natasha Reda, Glamour, "Kris Jenner Has a Life-Size Wax Figure of Herself in Her House," 21 Dec. 2019 While pointed-toed and round-toed boots remain popular, square-toed boots have begun capturing much of the market in recent years. — The Editors, Field & Stream, "Three Things To Know Before You Buy Your Next Pair Of Cowboy Boots," 12 May 2020 Consumer score: 88% gave it 4 stars or higher The classic open-toed traction sandal. — Janna Irons, Popular Mechanics, "The Best Water Shoes for Beach Days, Wet Hikes, and Just Jumping in Puddles," 26 Mar. 2020 It was followed not long afterward by aggressively square-toed leather slides with the trademark basket-weave intrecciato of the brand blown up to steroidal proportions, more bags, and quilted leather skirts and coats. — Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, "Breaking the Curse of the It Bag," 18 Feb. 2020 LaTray, 47, wears a long black braid over her shoulder, silver hoop earrings, vest and kerchief, and square-toed cowboy boots. — National Geographic, "Two visions collide amid push to restore Montana plains," 16 Jan. 2020 Close-toed boots are encouraged, but don’t always protect. — New York Times, "They Love Trash," 16 Nov. 2019 Cox, a straight-on kicker who used a square-toed shoe, was one of the Vikings’ most valuable players since the team was founded in 1961. — Richard Sandomir, New York Times, "Fred Cox, Vikings Kicker and an Inventor of Nerf Football, Dies at 80," 22 Nov. 2019 Thus babies in plays are rarer than odd-toed ungulates. — Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, "Attention new parents: 'Cry It Out' at Northlight is worth the price of a sitter," 20 May 2018

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“Toed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toed. Accessed 24 Oct. 2020.

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