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The journal, or pivot, at the lower end of a revolving shaft or spindle, which rests in a step.
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.
A projection from the periphery of a revolving piece, acting as a cam to lift another piece.
To touch or reach with the toes; to come fully up to; as, to toe the mark.
To hold or carry the toes (in a certain way).
of Toe
Having (such or so many) toes; -- chiefly used in composition; as, narrow-toed, four-toed.
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.
of Toe
Alt. of Toffy
Taffy.
Alt. of Toforn
Before.
A knoll or hill.
A grove of trees; also, a plain.
A place where a messuage has once stood; the site of a burnt or decayed house.
The owner of a toft. See Toft, 3.
of Toftman
Tophus.
Tufa. See under Tufa, and Toph.