Shoe
/ʃuː/
Shoe is a noun and verb with 4 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of leather or synthetic material. Shoes generally do not extend above the ankle, as opposed to boots, which do.
“Get your shoes on now, or you'll be late for school.”
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A piece of metal designed to be attached to a horse's foot as a means of protection; a horseshoe.
“Throw the shoe from behind the line, and try to get it to land circling (a ringer) or touching the far stake.”
verb
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To equip an object with a protection against wear.
“The billiard cue stick was shod in silver.”
- To put shoes on one's feet.
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