1
: having a toe or toes especially of a specified kind or number
usually used in combination
five-toed
round-toed shoes
2
[from past participle of toe entry 2] : driven obliquely
a toed nail
also : secured by diagonal or oblique nailing

Examples of toed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For instance, the three toed sloth’s digestive system is so lethargic that the animals only need to descend from their trees once a week for their excretory endeavors. Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2024 Where most boat shoes are narrow toed and built from tough leather, Sebago widened the toe box and used a soft waxed leather supplemented with mesh panels to increase flexibility. Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 1 July 2023 Or at least an enormous three-toed footprint. Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2023 Chenoweth, 54, shined in a beaded one-shoulder gold dress with a fringed hem and matching pointed-toed heels, accessorizing with several pieces of sparkling jewelry. Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2023 Full Coverage There are plenty of diabetes-friendly sandals out there, but many experts recommend sticking with closed-toed shoes to better protect the feet from unwanted injury. Alena Hall, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2023 From her pointed-toed booties to straight-leg leather trousers and shoulder bag, the model went full monochrome, adding a bit of texture with her distressed leather Aviator jacket. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2023 Measuring more than 3 feet long, the three-toed track is the largest ever discovered in Yorkshire, a county in northern England. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Feb. 2023 Interested adopters can view available pets, like extra-toed Mr. Thumbs, and schedule an appointment online at azhumane.org/adopt. The Arizona Republic, 6 May 2022

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Word History

Etymology

toe entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of toed was circa 1611

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Cite this Entry

“Toed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toed. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

toed

adjective
: having a toe or toes especially of a specified kind or number
five-toed
round-toed shoes

Medical Definition

toed

adjective
: having a toe or toes especially of a specified kind or number
usually used in combination
five-toed
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