toed

[ tohd ]

adjective

1. having a toe:

   a toed clog; toed stockings.

2. having a toe of a specific kind or number (usually used in combination):

   three-toed sloth.

3. Carpentry.
   1. (of a nail) driven obliquely.
   2. toenailed.

toed

/ təʊd /

adjective

1. having a part resembling a toe
2. (of a vertical or oblique member of a timber frame) fixed by nails driven in at the foot
3. in combination having a toe or toes as specified

   five-toed

Other Words From

• multi·toed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of toed¹

First recorded in 1605–15; toe + -ed ³

Example Sentences

For the past 50 years, El’Zabar has toed the line between fashion and music, the present and the future, American jazz and West African compositional structure.

From New York Times

At first, however, she toed the PR line.

From BBC

Suzuki toed the official line on currencies, without raising the level of verbal warnings to say things like he is "deeply concerned" about a weak currency.

From Reuters

A deal felt inevitable no matter how hard a line Monahan toed.

From Seattle Times

President Joe Biden toed the line on how his age is presenting a major roadblock to reelection and prompting broad concerns even among voters in his own party.

From Washington Times