horseshoe
nounfeminine/fɨ.ʁɐˈdu.ɾɐ/medium
fer·ra·du·ra
Definition
A U-shaped metal plate nailed to a horse's hoof to protect it.
The blacksmith forged a new horseshoe.
A horseshoe hung above the door for good luck.
Common collocations
horse shoehorseshoe nailhorseshoe shape
Idiomatic expressions
- lucky horseshoe
Etymology
Do latim 'ferrum' (ferro).