TOE

(BODY PART) [noun] [C] - any of the five movable jointed parts at the end of the footIt looks like you've broken your toe.Your toe is peeping out the end of your sock!Look how she points her toes when she walks.You've got to stay on your toes when you're playing squash so that you're ready to move anywhere.I stubbed (= knocked) my toe on the edge of a bed.If you can feel your toes at the end of the boot you probably need the next size up.The whole show is full of the sort of rhythmic numbers that have you tapping your toes (= moving them up and down).Toe can also refer to the part of a sock, shoe or other foot covering that goes over the toes.I don't think those shoes would be very comfortable - they've got very pointed toes.Someone or something that keeps you on your toes forces you to continue directing all your attention and energy to what you are doing.I work with people who are half my age so that keeps me on my toes.If you tread/step on someone's toes you say or do something that upsets or annoys them, esp. by making remarks about or involving yourself in matters that are their responsibility.A toe cap is a hard protective covering for the toe end of a shoe or boot.metal toe caps(UK informal) If an experience is toe-curling or makes your toes curl, it makes you feel extremely embarrassed and ashamed for someone else.I saw the worst comedy act I've ever seen last night - it was absolutely toe-curling! -toed [suffix]Never, on any account, wear open-toed sandals with socks.A two-/three-/four-toed animal has two/three/four toes on each foot.the two-toed sloth