TOE BOX

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

The forward tip of the upper of a shoe or boot that provides space and protection for the toes

Example:

the toe box may be rounded or pointed

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("toe box" is a kind of...):

upper (piece of leather or synthetic material that forms the part of a shoe or boot above the sole that encases the foot)

Holonyms ("toe box" is a part of...):

boot (footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg)

shoe (footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material)