enclosed-toe
|en-closed-toe|
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/ɪnˈkloʊzd toʊ/
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/ɪnˈkləʊzd təʊ/
covered toe area
Etymology
Etymology Information
'enclosed-toe' originates from the combination of 'enclosed' and 'toe', where 'enclosed' means 'surrounded or closed off on all sides' and 'toe' refers to the front part of a shoe.
Historical Evolution
'enclosed' combined with 'toe' to form the modern term 'enclosed-toe', used to describe a type of shoe.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a shoe with a covered toe area', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to footwear where the toe area is covered or enclosed.
The dress code requires enclosed-toe shoes for safety reasons.
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Last updated: 2025/06/02 20:56