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toe in
toe in1. In soccer (football), to kick a ball gently into a net with the tip of one's toes. A noun or pronoun can be used between "toe" and "in." They were able to force overtime when their star striker toed in a shot in the final seconds of the match. The goalkeeper dove for the ball, but I managed to toe it in through her fingers.2. Of speakers, to set at a slanting, indirect position in the corner of the room. A noun or pronoun can be used between "toe" and "in." I had them facing us directly at first, but I think the sound is much better if you toe the speakers in a bit. Don't forget to toe in the speakers before the gig starts.See also: toetoe inv. To set or adjust something at an oblique angle: They toed in the front speakers to direct the sound towards the center of the room. We toed the chairs in so that we could share the footrest.See also: toetoe in
toe inThe small reduction in the outside diameter of a plastic pipe at its cut end. |