horseshoe

Meaning

Noun

1. 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.
2. The U shape of a horseshoe.
3. (slang) A well-developed set of triceps brachii muscles.
4. The symbol ⊃.
5. An open-faced sandwich originating from Springfield, Illinois, consisting of thick-sliced toasted bread, often Texas toast, a hamburger patty, French fries, and a cheese sauce.
6. A U-shaped life buoy.

Verb

To apply horseshoes to (a horse).

Synonyms

shoe

👞

circle

⭕

gallery

milk

🥛

petal

upper circle

horse hoof

balcony

U-shaped

Translations

fer à cheval

ferro di cavallo

Hufeisen

herradura

hoefijzer

ferradura

ferradura

πέταλο

solea ferrea

حدوة

nal

πεταλώνω

ferrum

nal

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: horsscho

In summary

From Middle English horsscho, horssho, horscho, hors schoo, equivalent to horse + shoe.