toe clip

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of toe clip¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

They measured energy use as riders pedaled at 50, 100, and 150 watts while wearing Nike running shoes on flat pedals, the same shoes on pedals outfitted with toe clips, and cycling shoes with clipless pedals.

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Matt had come to a quick stop, disengaging his right foot from the toe-clip and bracing the motor-cycle upright.

From Project Gutenberg

The right pedal and toe-clip dug into the horse's ribs and caused a good deal of shying and side-stepping.

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When the contraction is bilateral, the saw-cuts, one or more in number, are placed on each side of the toe-clip.

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Also, they may arise from unskilful fitting of the toe-clip, especially in the hind-foot of a heavy animal.

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This renders that very ingenious foot destroyer, the toe-clip, unnecessary.

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