horseshoe
//ˈhɔːrsˌʃuː//
Noun
horseshoeSingular
horseshoesPlural
1
A U-shaped metal plate nailed to the bottom of a horse's hoof to protect it from hard surfaces.
The blacksmith fitted a new horseshoe on the horse.
2
An object or shape resembling a horseshoe, often considered a symbol of good luck.
She hung a horseshoe above the door for good luck.
3
A game in which players toss horseshoes at a stake in the ground.
We played horseshoes in the backyard during the barbecue.
Synonym
Verb
1
To fit a horse with horseshoes.
The blacksmith horseshoed the horse before the race.