big toe

noun

1. the first, innermost, largest digit of the foot.

Word History and Origins

Origin of big toe¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

In a start against the Arizona Diamondbacks, a bone spur on Kershaw’s right big toe flared up so bad he was forced to leave the game in the second inning.

From Los Angeles Times

Clode demonstrates the thumb, operated by a pressure pad under the wearer's big toe.

From BBC

Yet, Kershaw is once again sidelined with October fast approaching — this time, of all things, by an injury to the big toe on his left foot.

From Los Angeles Times

Kershaw is in a similar boat, needing the swelling caused by a bone spur on his left big toe to dissipate before the Dodgers will have a better sense of his status.

From Los Angeles Times

Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw was put on the injured list a day after he was forced to exit early against Arizona because of a bone spur on his left big toe.

From Los Angeles Times