[toe] n [ME to, fr. OE ta; akin to OHG zeha toe] (bef. 12c) 1 a (1): one of the terminal members of a vertebrate's foot (2): the fore end of a foot or hoof b: a terminal segment of a limb of an invertebrate c: the forepart of something worn on the foot "the ~ of a boot"
2: a part that by its position or form is felt to resemble a toe "the ~ of Italy": as a: a lateral projection at one end or between the ends of a piece (as a rod or bolt) b: the lowest part (as of an embankment, dam, or cliff)
3: toe dance -- toe.less adj -- on one's toes : alert 1 -- toe to toe : facing one another
[2]toe vb toed ; toe.ing vt (1607) 1: to furnish with a toe "~ a sock"
2: to touch, reach, or drive with the toe "~ a football"
3: to drive (as a nail) obliquely; also: to clinch or fasten by or with nails or rods so driven ~ vi 1: tiptoe
2: to stand, walk, or be placed so that the toes assume an indicated position or direction "~ in" -- toe the line or toe the mark : to conform rigorously to a rule or standard