big toe

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Noun big toe has 1 sense

big toe, great toe, hallux - the first largest innermost toe
--₁ is a kind of toe
--₁ is a part of foot, human foot, pes

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Big Toe

Description:

The big toe, also known as the hallux, is the largest and innermost toe of the foot. It plays a crucial role in maintaining balance, providing stability, and aiding movement.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

The largest toe on the foot.

Example sentences:

He stubbed his big toe on the edge of the table.
She painted her big toe nail with a vibrant red color.

Sense 2:

The metatarsophalangeal joint connecting the big toe to the foot.

Example sentences:

He injured his big toe while playing soccer.
She felt a sharp pain in her big toe with every step.

Sense 3:

The position or direction of the big toe.

Example sentences:

The ballet instructor emphasized the proper alignment of the big toe in the dancers' technique.
He had a tendency to walk with his big toe pointing inward.