toe-out

[ toh-out ]

noun

1. the slight forward divergence that the front wheels of an automobile undergo during forward motion, especially in turns.

Word History and Origins

Origin of toe-out¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

But be ye sartin, Bill, that ye can fetch round that stump there as it orter be did, with nothin' but yer toe out behind?

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I was afraid I couldn't make a bow and toe out at the same time.

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"As you please, dear; I will bring something up myself to the dressing room for you," and he stole on tip-toe out of the room.

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Furthermore, he don't toe out—excepting when he does it on a purpose.

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When any of them came I felt as though I didn't belong there and ought to tip-toe out.

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