big toe

Foot's largest digit

The big toe is the largest and innermost toe on the human foot, providing crucial balance and push-off power when walking or running.

It bears more weight than the other toes combined.

I stubbed my big toe on the coffee table.

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foot pain · gout · ingrown · toenail · nail polish · flexor · ball of foot · digit · metatarsal · callus · walking · weight-bearing · distal · body part · sock · stride · wiggle · propulsion

Categories

feetheel, sole, arch, ankle, toenail
digit anatomyfinger, thumb, phalanx, phalanges, phalange
body partsarm, leg, hand, back, chest
hands and feethand, foot, fingers, thumb, palm
goutgout, uric acid, urate, gout attack, flare
leg anatomyleg, legs, thigh, calf, knee

Opposites

toe size/position

big toelittle toe

Foot's outermost digit

pinky toe · baby toe

Family

Familiarity: Top 5,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G