English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

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Toe (n.)

The journal, or pivot, at the lower end of a revolving shaft or spindle, which rests in a step.

Toe (n.)

A lateral projection at one end, or between the ends, of a piece, as a rod or bolt, by means of which it is moved.

Toe (n.)

A projection from the periphery of a revolving piece, acting as a cam to lift another piece.

Toe (v. t.)

To touch or reach with the toes; to come fully up to; as, to toe the mark.

Toe (v. i.)

To hold or carry the toes (in a certain way).

Toed (imp. & p. p.)

of Toe

Toed (a.)

Having (such or so many) toes; -- chiefly used in composition; as, narrow-toed, four-toed.

Toed (a.)

Having the end secured by nails driven obliquely, said of a board, plank, or joist serving as a brace, and in general of any part of a frame secured to other parts by diagonal nailing.

Toeing (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Toe

Toffee (n.)

Alt. of Toffy

Toffy (n.)

Taffy.

Tofore (prep.)

Alt. of Toforn

Toforn (prep.)

Before.

Toft (n.)

A knoll or hill.

Toft (n.)

A grove of trees; also, a plain.

Toft (n.)

A place where a messuage has once stood; the site of a burnt or decayed house.

Toftman (n.)

The owner of a toft. See Toft, 3.

Toftmen (pl. )

of Toftman

Tofus (n.)

Tophus.

Tofus (n.)

Tufa. See under Tufa, and Toph.