shoe

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a U-shaped piece of metal nailed to a horse's hoof to protect it.

n. a protective metal plate, typically U-shaped, attached to the hoof of a horse to prevent wear and injury.

“The blacksmith checked the horse's shoe to see if it was loose.”

“The farrier arrived early to replace a thrown shoe before the morning's equestrian competition began.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Engineering Technical

n. a part of a machine, like a brake, that presses against another part to stop it.

n. a part of a braking system or other mechanism that applies friction or provides a bearing surface.

“The mechanic told me that the brake shoes on my car were worn out.”

“The engineer inspected the brake shoe for signs of uneven wear, which suggested a misalignment in the drum assembly.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Technical

n. a box used in casinos to hold and deal several decks of cards.

n. a gaming device used to hold multiple decks of playing cards, allowing for efficient dealing and reducing the frequency of shuffles.

“The dealer pulled a fresh card from the shoe at the blackjack table.”

“To prevent card counting, the casino utilised a transparent shoe containing eight shuffled decks of cards.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to put shoes on a person or, more commonly, to put metal shoes on a horse.

v. to furnish with shoes; specifically, the act of a farrier fitting a horse with horseshoes.

“The horse needs to be shod every six to eight weeks.”

“The stable master insisted that all the carriage horses be shod with heavy-duty plates before the winter season.”