TOE BOX

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does toe box mean? 

• TOE BOX (noun)
  The noun TOE BOX has 1 sense:

1. the forward tip of the upper of a shoe or boot that provides space and protection for the toes

  Familiarity information: TOE BOX used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• TOE BOX (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

The forward tip of the upper of a shoe or boot that provides space and protection for the toes

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Context example:

the toe box may be rounded or pointed

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)