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toe

UK
/təʊ/
US
/toʊ/

Translations

toenoun
toes
pl
UK
/təʊ/
US
/toʊ/
She stubbed her toe on the corner of the table.
Elle s’est cogné l’orteil contre le coin de la table.
boutPour la partie avant d’une chaussure ou d’une chaussette.
The toe of his shoe was scuffed from frequent use.
Le bout de sa chaussure était éraflé à force d’être portée.
Additional translations
pointePour l’extrémité avant d’un objet, notamment technique ou sportif.
Synonyms
appendage
digit
phalanx
toeverb
toed
Past Simple
toed
Past Participle
toeing
Gerund
UK
/təʊ/
US
/toʊ/
se conformerSens figuré, surtout dans l’expression to toe the line.
Employees are expected to toe the company line.
On attend des employés qu’ils se conforment à la ligne de conduite de l’entreprise.
Additional translations
botterPour frapper ou pousser avec l’extrémité du pied.
marcherEn parlant d’une démarche avec les orteils tournés vers l’intérieur ou l’extérieur.
effleurerAvec le bout du pied ou des orteils.
Synonyms
align
nudge (with the toe)
prod
push with the toe
poke (with the toe)
dig (with the toe)
toe the line → conform
toe the line → comply
toe the line → obey
toe the line → adhere (to)
line up
touch with the toe
toeadjective
Used attributively to describe items related to or designed for the toes
des orteils
He bought special toe socks for running barefoot.
Il a acheté des chaussettes des orteils spéciales pour courir pieds nus.
Synonyms
digital
phalangeal
pedal
podalic
toe-like

Definitions

toenoun
One of the digits of the foot in humans and other animals.
She stubbed her toe on the corner of the table.
The part of a shoe or sock that covers the toes.
The toe of his shoe was scuffed from frequent use.
A part of an object that resembles or functions like a toe, such as the front part of a ski.
The toe of the ski helps in steering and balance.
toeverb
To touch or reach with the toes.
She toed the line carefully, making sure not to step over it.
To kick or push with the toe.
He toed the ball into the goal with precision.
To walk with the toes turned inward or outward.
The child toed in as she walked, which concerned her parents.
(figurative) To conform strictly to rules, standards, or authority.
Employees are expected to toe the company line.
toeadjective
Relating to, covering, or designed for the toes.
He bought special toe socks for running barefoot.
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