noun

horseshoe

horseshoe

A horseshoe is a symbol of good luck.

A horseshoe is a symbol of good luck.

The blacksmith fits the horseshoe.

The blacksmith fits the horseshoe.

((noun)) A U-shaped piece of metal to protect a horse's hoof. He hung a horseshoe over the door.

Synonyms: none.

A compound word from 'horse' and 'shoe'.

It's literally a 'shoe' for a 'horse'. Picture the U-shaped metal object nailed to a horse's hoof, often kept for good luck.

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