horseshoe
word
Definition
A horseshoe is a U-shaped metal piece nailed to a horse's hoof to protect it. It can also refer to an object in this shape or a lucky charm.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used literally for the metal shoe on a horse, but also as a symbol of good luck, especially when hung over doors. The word can describe anything U-shaped (e.g., 'horseshoe bend'). Common in games and idioms about luck.
Spanish: herraduraPortuguese (BR): ferraduraPortuguese (PT): ferraduraChinese (Simplified): 马蹄铁Chinese (Traditional): 馬蹄鐵Hindi: घोड़े की नालArabic: حدوة حصانBengali: ঘোড়ার খুরের নাল - ইউ-আকৃতির বস্তুRussian: подковаJapanese: 馬蹄Vietnamese: móng ngựa - hình móng ngựaKorean: 말발굽 - 편자 (행운 상징)Turkish: nal - U şeklinde nesneUrdu: نعلِ گھوڑاIndonesian: tapal kuda
Example Sentences
A horseshoe is nailed to each hoof of the horse.
basic
The blacksmith made a new horseshoe for the horse.
basic
The farmer hung a horseshoe above the door for luck.
basic
Some people believe finding a horseshoe brings good fortune.
natural
The track curves in a horseshoe shape around the lake.
natural
We played a game of horseshoes at the picnic last weekend.
natural