toeclip

English

Alternative forms

  • toe clip

Etymology

Compound of toe +‎ clip.

Noun

toeclip (plural toeclips)

  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

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