Horseshoe

Pronunciation: /ˈhɔːrsˌʃuː/

Horseshoe (noun)

  1. A U-shaped metal piece nailed to a horse's hoof to protect it.
  2. An object shaped like a U, often seen as a symbol of good luck.
  3. A game where players throw U-shaped metal pieces at a stake in the ground.

Examples

  • The blacksmith crafted a sturdy horseshoe.
  • A horseshoe protects the horse's hoof.

Common collocations: forge a horseshoe, iron horseshoe, lucky horseshoe, hang a horseshoe, play horseshoes