Definition of horseshoe Horseshoe

/hɔˈɹsʃuˌ/ - [horsshu] - horse•shoe

We found 15 definitions of horseshoe from 6 different sources.

What does horseshoe mean?

Noun Plural: horseshoes
horseshoe - U-shaped plate nailed to underside of horse's hoof
		shoe
horseshoe - game equipment consisting of an open ring of iron used in playing horseshoes
Verb horseshoes, horseshoeing, horseshod
horseshoe - equip (a horse) with a horseshoe or horseshoes
		outfit, equip, fit out, fit provide with abilities or understanding; "She was never equipped to be a dancer"

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horseshoe (Noun)
The U-shaped metallic shoe of a horse.
horseshoe (Noun)
A U-shaped piece of metal used to play the game horseshoes.
horseshoe (Noun)
The U shape of a horseshoe.
horseshoe (Noun)
A well-developed set of triceps brachii muscles.
horseshoe (Noun)
The symbol ⊃.
horseshoe (Verb)
To apply horseshoes to a horse.

horseshoe (n.)
A shoe for horses, consisting of a narrow plate of iron in form somewhat like the letter U, nailed to a horse's hoof.
horseshoe (n.)
Anything shaped like a horsehoe crab.
horseshoe (n.)
The Limulus of horsehoe crab.

horseshoe
A piece of metal designed to be attached to a horse's foot as a means of protection.

Horseshoes are things worn by horses to protect their feet when they walk - like a shoe. They are made by a person called a blacksmith who makes them and nails or glues them on the horse's hoof (feet). Horseshoes are usually made from iron, rubber, plastic, rawhide or a combination of these.

People also put horseshoes over doorways, because a long time ago, many people thought it was a sign for good luck and it protected whoever walked under it from evil spirits. Horseshoes are also used in a game where you try to throw them on a poll.

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horseshoe in sign language