Meaning & Definition of word "Horseshoe"
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.