# toeing

Pronunciation: say "TOH-ing" US /ˈtoʊɪŋ/, UK /ˈtəʊɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of toe. — present participle and gerund of toe
   - Simple: The -ing form of toe. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.
   - _He was toeing the starting mark just as the gun went off._
   - _Reporters accused the senator of toeing the party line too closely._

## Noun

2. Light, nimble footwork performed on the toes.
   - Simple: Quick, light steps taken on the toes.
   - _For all his toeings and flourishes on the dance floor, he still could not keep time with the band._
   - _Her precise toeing across the stage drew quiet admiration from the audience._

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