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toe clip

American  

noun

  1. a device attached to a bicycle pedal that grips the front part of the rider's shoe to keep the foot from slipping off the pedal.


Etymology

Origin of toe clip

First recorded in 1890–95

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The president said his foot had gotten caught in a toe clip, which caused him to tip over after coming to a stop.

From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2022

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