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turf toe

turf toe noun: a metatarsophalangeal joint sprain; an injury to the joint and connective tissue between the foot and one of the toes; frequently a sporting injury.

Noun

turf toe (countable and uncountable, plural turf toes)

  1. A metatarsophalangeal joint sprain; an injury to the joint and connective tissue between the foot and one of the toes; frequently a sporting injury.

Forms of turf toe

pluralturf toes

Origin of turf toe

So named from the common occurrence seen in American football players, who commonly play on turf.

Questions about turf toe

What does turf toe mean?
Turf toe means a metatarsophalangeal joint sprain; an injury to the joint and connective tissue between the foot and one of the toes; frequently a sporting injury.
What part of speech is turf toe?
Turf toe is a noun.
What is the plural of turf toe?
The plural of turf toe is turf toes.

Words near turf toe in the dictionary

  1. turf roofs
  2. turf ski
  3. turf skis
  4. turf spade
  5. turf spades
  6. turf toe
  7. turf toes
  8. turf war
  9. turf wars
  10. turf-fire
  11. turf-fires

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