horseshoes
word · lemma: horseshoe
Definition
Horseshoes are U-shaped metal items nailed to the bottom of a horse’s hoof to protect it. "Horseshoes" also refers to a popular outdoor game in which players throw these metal shapes at a target.
Usage & Nuances
"Horseshoes" can mean the metal item or the outdoor game. In the game, you "throw horseshoes" toward a stake. Not to be confused with actual shoes for people. The word is usually plural unless referring to a single piece.
Example Sentences
The blacksmith made new horseshoes for the horse.
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Horseshoes help protect a horse's hooves.
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We played horseshoes in the backyard yesterday.
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I lost because I couldn’t get any horseshoes around the stake.
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Some people believe horseshoes bring good luck if you hang them over a door.
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The old barn still has a collection of rusty horseshoes hanging on the wall.
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