Word
toed
US/ˈtoʊd/
UK/tˈəʊd/
Definition
v. the past tense of 'toe', which means to move your foot or feet in a specific direction. You use this when someone moves their feet to the left or right.
v. the past tense and past participle of 'toe', meaning to move the feet or a specific foot in a particular direction. Often used in the context of dance or sports to describe a change in direction.
Examples
“She toed the line and stayed exactly on the edge.”
“The dancer toed the stage to the left before beginning her final solo performance.”
“After the initial hesitation, the athlete toed the starting line and waited for the signal to begin the race.”
Examples
simple
“She toed the line and stayed exactly on the edge.”
contextual
“The dancer toed the stage to the left before beginning her final solo performance.”
complex
“After the initial hesitation, the athlete toed the starting line and waited for the signal to begin the race.”
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