Horseshoe

/ˈhɔːrʃuː/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A U-shaped metal plate nailed to a horse's hoof to protect it from wear.

The blacksmith carefully fitted the horseshoe to the horse's hoof.

An object or symbol in the shape of a horseshoe, often considered a good luck charm.

She hung a horseshoe above the doorway for good luck.

A type of game in which participants throw horseshoes at a stake in the ground.

The family gathered for a friendly game of horseshoes in the backyard.

The word 'horseshoe' comes from the Old English 'hors' meaning 'horse' and 'shoe' meaning 'to cover the foot.'

to throw a horseshoe:

To participate in the game of horseshoes.

good luck horseshoe:

A horseshoe hung for good luck.

To be in a precarious or risky situation.

I'm in a horseshoe with this deadline looming over me.