horseshoes

noun

Meaning

U-shaped metal plates fitted to the underside of a horse's hoof to provide traction and prevent wear.

Examples

The blacksmith spent the morning shaping glowing iron horseshoes on the anvil.
A loose horseshoe can cause a horse to trip or develop serious hoof damage.

Synonyms: plates, shoes, ironwork

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horseshoes

noun

Pronunciation: ˈhɔːrʃuːz

Definition

U-shaped metal plates fitted to the underside of a horse's hoof to provide traction and prevent wear.

Examples

The blacksmith spent the morning shaping glowing iron horseshoes on the anvil.
A loose horseshoe can cause a horse to trip or develop serious hoof damage.
Modern horseshoes are sometimes made of aluminum or plastic instead of traditional steel.

How to Use horseshoes

play horseshoes (collocation): to participate in the game of horseshoes — "They decided to play horseshoes at the park."
shoe a horse (collocation): to attach horseshoes to a horse — "The farrier arrived on Tuesday to shoe the horses."

Synonyms of horseshoes

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