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horseshoe
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/fɨ.ʁɐˈdu.ɾɐ/fer·ra·du·ra
Definition
1A U-shaped metal plate nailed to a horse's hoof to protect it.
Usage examples
“The blacksmith forged a new horseshoe.”
“A horseshoe hung above the door for good luck.”
Common combinations
horse shoehorseshoe nailhorseshoe shape
Idiomatic expressions
- lucky horseshoe