to toe
To drive a nail at an angle into wood to make a stronger hold
- verb
- /toʊ/
- Specialized
Synonyms
to nail
vsto toe
To attach something with a thin pointed piece of metal
focuses on driving at an oblique angle to strengthen joints or when access is limited
To join two pieces of wood by driving a nail at an angle through one into the other
is the broader technique used for angled entry to add strength or for tight access
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1.6
A game for two players who take turns marking a three by three grid to make three in a row
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Etymology
A helpful way to remember to toe a nail (drive it at an angle) is to imagine pushing the nail in from the side like a 'toe', so to toe a nail means to drive it in at an angle for a stronger hold.