barraicín — meaning in English

English meaning

• tiptoe verb To walk quietly on the balls of the feet, without letting the heels touch the ground.
• toecap noun A piece of leather or other material on a shoe or boot that covers the toes.

Senses

barraicín is used for these senses in English:

• tiptoe (usually, in the plural) The tip of the toe.
• toecap (especially) a piece of hard steel or leather on a shoe or boot for protection of the toes.

tiptoe — full definition

1. verb To walk quietly on the balls of the feet, without letting the heels touch the ground.
2. noun Used in the phrase "on tiptoe(s)," meaning standing or moving on the balls of the feet.

toecap — full definition

1. noun A piece of leather or other material on a shoe or boot that covers the toes.
2. noun a piece of hard steel or leather on a shoe or boot for protection of the toes.