horseshoe

noun/ˈhɔrsʃuː/

Frequency rank: #11,050 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a U-shaped metal fitting nailed to the bottom of a horse's hoof for protection.

Illustration for the English word “horseshoe”

Example sentence

The old farmer nailed the horseshoe to the barn door for good luck.

Synonyms & related words

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