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Definition of hammertoe

hammertoe

/ˈhæm.ɚˌtoʊ/
ham · mer · toe
Plural:hammertoes
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Adjective:hammertoed
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hammertoe Lexical Profile

hammertoe Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A deformity of the foot in which the proximal joint of a toe (usually the second toe) is permanently bent downward, giving it a claw-like or hammer-like appearance.

Example

"Wearing overly tight shoes with narrow toe boxes for years contributed to her developing a painful hammertoe."

• Nearby Words

hammerhead shark
hammering
hammerlock
hammertoe
hammock
hammy
hamper

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hammertoe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hammertoe
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