noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 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. 2
   A small metal piece that sticks up from a horse-shoe to better grip the horse's hoof

Etymology

Compound of toe + clip.

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