horseshoes
nounUK /ˈhɔːsʃuːz/
US /ˈhɔːrsʃuːz/
Horseshoes are metal plates that people nail to horses' feet to keep them safe.
The farmer put new horseshoes on the horse before the long ride.
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2. A game in which players throw horseshoes at a stake in the ground.
We played horseshoes in the backyard all afternoon.
3. The U-shaped metal shoes worn by horses.
The old horseshoes hung on the barn wall for good luck.
4. Things shaped like a horseshoe, such as a curve or bend.
The river makes a big horseshoe around the town.