toe-out

[ toh-out ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the slight forward divergence that the front wheels of an automobile undergo during forward motion, especially in turns.

Origin of toe-out¹

First recorded in 1925–30

How does toe-out compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

But be ye sartin, Bill, that ye can fetch round that stump there as it orter be did, with nothin' but yer toe out behind?

I was afraid I couldn't make a bow and toe out at the same time.

"As you please, dear; I will bring something up myself to the dressing room for you," and he stole on tip-toe out of the room.

Furthermore, he don't toe out—excepting when he does it on a purpose.

When any of them came I felt as though I didn't belong there and ought to tip-toe out.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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