horseshoe
noun/ˈhɔrsʃuː/
Frequency rank: #11,050 most common English word
Meaning
a U-shaped metal fitting nailed to the bottom of a horse's hoof for protection.
Example sentence
The old farmer nailed horseshoe to the barn door for good luck.
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