horseshoes

/ˈhɔːrsʃuːz/
noun
  1. U-shaped metal plates nailed to a horse's hoof to protect it from wear on hard surfaces.
    • The farrier replaced the worn horseshoes with new ones.
    • Horseshoes help prevent cracks and damage to a horse's hooves.
    • We could hear the clatter of horseshoes on the cobblestone street.
  2. A game in which players toss horseshoes at a metal stake in the ground, trying to land the shoe around the stake.
    • Horseshoes is a popular backyard game at summer cookouts.
    • He scored a ringer by tossing the horseshoe perfectly around the stake.
    • We played horseshoes at the family picnic and had a lot of fun.
  3. Something shaped like a U, especially a symbol of good luck.
    • The river formed a natural horseshoe around the old mill.
    • She hung a horseshoe above the door for good luck.
    • The necklace had a small gold horseshoe charm.
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