toed-in
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/ˈtoʊd ɪn/
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/ˈtəʊd ɪn/
(toe in)
turned inward
Etymology
'toed-in' is formed in modern English from the verb phrase 'toe in' (verb 'toe' + adverb/preposition 'in'). The noun/verb 'toe' comes from Old English 'tā' (meaning 'toe'), and 'in' is from Old English 'in' (meaning 'into' or 'inward').
'toe' developed from Old English 'tā' (related to Old Norse 'tá' and German 'Zehe'), and the verbal use 'to toe' (to touch or place with the toe) led to phrasal uses like 'toe in'. The past participle form 'toed' + 'in' produced the adjective/compound 'toed-in'.
Originally 'toe' referred simply to the digit of the foot; the phrase 'toe in' came to mean directing the toe (or wheel) inward, and 'toed-in' came to describe either feet that point inward or wheel alignment showing inward angle.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'toe in' (to turn or set inward using the toe or to adjust wheels so they point slightly inward).
He toed-in the front wheels during the alignment check.
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Adjective 1
having the toes turned inward toward the midline of the body; pigeon-toed.
The toddler walks with his feet slightly toed-in.
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