toe in
C1 neutral inseparable both
In simple words
When the front of wheels or feet point inward toward the middle.
Literal meaning: The toes (of wheels or feet) pointing inward.
Meanings
1 C1 neutral
(Automotive) A wheel alignment setting where the front edges of the wheels point slightly inward.
"The mechanic adjusted the front wheels to toe in by two millimetres for better handling."
Grammar: inseparable
2 C1 neutral
(Posture/gait) To walk or stand with the toes pointing inward.
"The child was seen to toe in slightly when walking, which the physiotherapist recommended monitoring."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Primarily a technical/automotive term describing wheel alignment. Also used in biomechanics and physiotherapy to describe walking posture. As a noun 'toe-in' is the standard engineering term.
Commonly used with
wheels alignment front wheels stance feet tyres
Forms
Base
toe in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
toes in
he/she/it
Past simple
toed in
yesterday
Past participle
toed in
have + pp
-ing form
toing in
continuous
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