big toe

noun

: the innermost and largest toe of the foot

called also great toe

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The Sox will begin the season with infielder Josh Rojas (hairline fracture in his right big toe) and outfielder Mike Tauchman (right hamstring strain) on the injured list. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025 Yes, the Celtics were missing Jrue Holiday (right shoulder impingement), Al Horford (left big toe sprain) and Kristaps Porzingis (return from illness reconditioning) against the Heat. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025 In fact, Gio Reyna might have more talent in his big toe than some players have in their entire bodies. Michael Lewis, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 Big men Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Al Horford (left big toe sprain) also sat against Utah. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for big toe

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 22 Apr. 2025.

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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