big toe

noun

1. the first, innermost, largest digit of the foot.

Word History and Origins

Origin of big toe¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Things seemed to be winding down for the southpaw from Dallas after he was limited to seven games last year because of offseason shoulder surgery and a bone spur in his left big toe.

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O’Neal was playing with a badly aching arthritic big toe, a sprained wrist and a handful of unlisted bangs and bruises.

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His unwavering execution, in seasons he threw 200-plus innings or those in which he battled increasingly persistent injuries to his back, shoulder and even a bothersome left big toe.

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Foot injuries are not uncommon with fast bowlers and many cut holes in their boots to prevent issues, though that is usually to protect the big toe.

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Kershaw then walked off the mound and was put on the injured list with a bone spur on his left big toe.

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