Meaning of the word horseshoes in English
What does horseshoes mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
horseshoes
US /ˈhɔrsˌʃuz/
UK /ˈhɔːsˌʃuːz/
Plural Noun
1.
U-shaped metal plates, typically made of iron, nailed to the hooves of horses to protect them from wear and injury
Example:
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The blacksmith carefully fitted the new horseshoes onto the horse's hooves.
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You can often find old horseshoes in barns or stables.
2.
a game in which players throw horseshoes at a stake in the ground, trying to land them so that they encircle the stake
Example:
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We played a game of horseshoes at the family picnic.
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He's quite good at horseshoes, often getting ringers.