toeshoe

/ˈtoʊˌʃu/
noun
  1. A type of shoe worn by ballet dancers, with a reinforced toe that allows the dancer to stand on the tips of their toes.
    • Wearing toeshoes requires strong foot muscles and proper technique.
    • She practiced for hours in her new toeshoes to prepare for the recital.
    • The ballet dancer carefully sewed ribbons onto her toeshoes.
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