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Horseshoe

🔄 Synonyms of "Horseshoe"

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Word	Definition
shoenoun	(footwear) A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of leather or synthetic material. Shoes generally do not extend above the ankle, as opposed to boots, which do.
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💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Horseshoe"

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Word	Definition
shoenoun	(footwear) A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of leather or synthetic material. Shoes generally do not extend above the ankle, as opposed to boots, which do.
limulus	a genus of horseshoe crab, with one extant species, the Atlantic horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus).
horse shoenoun	Alternative form of horseshoe. [The U-shaped shoe of a horse, now typically made of metal; by extension, a representation of this used to play the game horseshoes, hung as a luck charm, etc.]
horsenailnoun	A kind of nail, for fixing a horseshoe to the hoof; a horseshoe nail.
shoeing-hornnoun	(dated) A shoehorn.
horse-locknoun	(obsolete) A padlock.
horse-nailnoun	Alternative spelling of horsenail. [A kind of nail, for fixing a horseshoe to the hoof; a horseshoe nail.]
horsenoun	A hoofed mammal, Equus ferus caballus, often used throughout history for riding and draft work.
horseshoe moustachenoun	A moustache covering the lip and having vertical extensions reaching down from the corners of the lips to the jawline, resembling an upside-down U or a horseshoe.
houseshoenoun	(chiefly Southern US) A slipper, moccasin, or other warm footwear not appropriate for outdoor use.
horsehoofnoun	The hoof of a horse
horseshoe archnoun	(architecture) An arch having the circular curve continued below the horizontal line of its diameter, so that the opening at the bottom of the arch is narrower than the arch's full span. It is emblematic of Islamic, especially Moorish, architecture.
horsienoun	Alternative spelling of horsy. [(childish or endearing) A child's term or name for a horse.]
h.o.r.s.e.noun	Alternative spelling of horse (“variant of basketball”). [A hoofed mammal, Equus ferus caballus, often used throughout history for riding and draft work.]
horseshoe curvenoun	A curve in the shape of a horseshoe, often on a railway, where hairpin bends cannot be used.
hossnoun	(Southern US, slang) A big, strong and respected or dependable person, usually a man; one who is large like a horse.
shoe-hornnoun	Alternative form of shoehorn. [A smooth tool that assists in putting the foot into a shoe, by sliding the heel in after the toe is in place.]
horsynoun	(childish or endearing) A child's term or name for a horse.
h-o-r-s-enoun	Alternative form of horse (“variant of basketball”). [A hoofed mammal, Equus ferus caballus, often used throughout history for riding and draft work.]
horseshitenoun	(UK, Ireland) Alternative form of horseshit. [(vulgar, slang) Synonym of bullshit (figurative senses).]