One of the five digits at the end of the human foot; the front part of something.
From Old English 'tā' related to similar words in other Germanic languages. One of the most basic body part names, with cognates throughout Indo-European languages, suggesting ancient common ancestry.
Toe is remarkable for being one of the shortest words for a body part that's also used in countless idioms - from 'toe the line' to 'on your toes'. Despite being our most distant extremity, toes appear in expressions about conformity, alertness, and precision, showing how peripheral body parts capture central human concepts.
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