Meaning & use

big toe

noun·Everyday

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the largest toe on the inner side of the foot

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I stubbed my big toe on the edge of the door.

The doctor examined the big toe on his right foot.

A note on using this word

The big toe is the largest toe on each foot. It is a countable noun, so you say 'my big toe' or 'the big toe on my left foot'.

Words with a similar meaning

great toe

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