Meaning & Definition of word "Horseshoe"
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Horseshoe
/ˈhɔːrʃuː/
noun:
- 1. A U-shaped metal plate nailed to a horse's hoof to protect it from wear.
- Example: The blacksmith carefully fitted the horseshoe to the horse's hoof.
- 2. An object or symbol in the shape of a horseshoe, often considered a good luck charm.
- Example: She hung a horseshoe above the doorway for good luck.
- 3. A type of game in which participants throw horseshoes at a stake in the ground.
- Example: The family gathered for a friendly game of horseshoes in the backyard.
Etymology
The word 'horseshoe' comes from the Old English 'hors' meaning 'horse' and 'shoe' meaning 'to cover the foot.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to throw a horseshoe:
To participate in the game of horseshoes.
good luck horseshoe:
A horseshoe hung for good luck.
Related Words
blacksmith:
A person who forges and shapes iron into horseshoes.
farriery:
The art of shoeing horses.
Slang Meanings of horseshoe
Meaning: To be in a precarious or risky situation.
Example Sentence: I'm in a horseshoe with this deadline looming over me.