hammertoe

American  

[ham-er-toh] / ˈhæm ərˌtoʊ /

noun

Pathology.

1. a clawlike deformity of a toe, usually the second or third, in which there is a permanent flexion of the second and third joints.

2. a toe having such a deformity.

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hammertoe British  

/ ˈhæməˌtəʊ /

noun

1. a deformity of the bones of a toe causing the toe to be bent in a clawlike arch

2. such a toe

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Etymology

Origin of hammertoe

First recorded in 1885–90; hammer + toe

Example Sentences

You might also find it hard to straighten hammertoes.

From Washington Post

Stretchable fabric or cloth, and round- or square-toed styles, will put less pressure on hammertoes, bunions or calluses.

From Washington Post

If bunions or hammertoes remain painful, ask your doctor whether you might benefit from surgery.

From Washington Post

With hammertoes, Vincent said, the foot is experiencing balance issues with the tendons on the lesser toes.

From Fox News

“I had bunions, I had callous, I had corns, hammertoes,” said Mr. Jackson.

From New York Times