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toeclip en · NOUN

Etymology

Compound of toe + clip.

Meanings

  1. A clip attached to the front cage of a bicycle pedal, shaped like the toe of a shoe, designed to prevent the cyclist's foot from slipping off the pedal during the forward pedalling motion.
  2. A small metal piece that sticks up from a horse-shoe to better grip the horse's hoof
  3. A small tissue sample taken from the toe from an animal, typically of an amphibian, reptile, or small mammal, for individual identification, genetic analysis, disease screening, or population monitoring.

Forms

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toeclips Number=Plur lexicographic
toe clip alternative lexicographic

Relateds

clipless

Translations (2)

es rastral (a clip attached to the front cage of a bicycle pedal) · es calapié (a clip attached to the front cage of a bicycle pedal)