big toe

noun

: the innermost and largest toe of the foot

called also great toe

Examples of big toe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw has not been on the active roster this postseason due to a bone spur on the big toe of his left foot. Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 The off-center shoelaces also afford some extra wiggle room for the big toe, helping to reduce friction on the bunion. Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024 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. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024 This typically, but not always, affects the big toe. Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for big toe 

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Word History

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of big toe was in 1699

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“Big toe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20toe. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

big toe

noun
: the innermost and largest toe of the foot

Medical Definition

big toe

noun
: the innermost and largest digit of the foot

called also great toe

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