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TOE BOX
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The forward tip of the upper of a shoe or boot that provides space and protection for the toes
Example:
the toe box may be rounded or pointed
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("toe box" is a kind of...):
upper (piece of leather or synthetic material that forms the part of a shoe or boot above the sole that encases the foot)
Holonyms ("toe box" is a part of...):
boot (footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg)
shoe (footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material)
