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horse·shoe
 horseshoe
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- pronunciation:
- hors
shu
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A horseshoe is a type of "shoe" for a horse. It is a flat thing made of iron and has a shape like a "U." Shoes are nailed to a horse's hoof to protect the hoof and foot when the horse is ridden over hard surfaces.
A blacksmith is a person who can make horseshoes.
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horseshoer (n.) |
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