hammertoe

See also: hammer toe

English

Etymology

From hammer +‎ toe.

Noun

hammertoe (countable and uncountable, plural hammertoes)

1. (uncountable) A medical condition where a toe is permanently bent down.

   The woman wore special orthopedic shoes to try and alleviate her hammertoe.

2. (countable) A toe suffering from such condition.

   My sister has hammertoes on both feet and consequently avoids the family hiking expeditions.