shoe

The definition of a shoe is a covering for a foot with a sole and a heel.

(noun)

An example of shoe is a sneaker.

Shoe is defined as to fit for a metal cap or provide with a foot covering.

(verb)

  1. An example of shoe is to put a metal cap over the end of a cane.
  2. An example of shoe is for a shoe salesperson to measure a person's foot.

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See shoe in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. an outer covering for the human foot, made of leather, canvas, etc. and usually having a stiff or thick sole and a heel: sometimes restricted to footwear that does not cover the ankle, as distinguished from a boot
  2. horseshoe
  3. something like a shoe in shape or use; specif.,
    1. a metal cap or ferrule fitted over the end of a cane, pole, staff, etc.
    2. brake shoe
    3. a part forming a base for the supports of a superstructure, as a roof, bridge, etc.
    4. the metal strip along the bottom of a sled runner
    5. the casing of a pneumatic tire
    6. the sliding contact plate by which an electric train picks up current from the third rail
    7. a metal protecting plate upon which a mechanical part moves

Origin: ME sho < OE sceoh, akin to Ger schuh < IE base *(s)keu-, to cover > sky, hide

transitive verb shod or shoed, shod or shoed or shodden, shoeing

  1. to furnish or fit with a shoe or shoes
  2. to cover, tip, or sheathe (a stick, wearing surface, etc.) with a metal plate, ferrule, etc.

See shoe in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A durable covering for the human foot, made of leather or similar material with a rigid sole and heel, usually extending no higher than the ankle.
  2. A horseshoe.
  3. A part or device that is located at the base of something or that functions as a protective covering, as:
    a. A strip of metal fitted onto the bottom of a sled runner.
    b. The base for the supports of the superstructure of a bridge.
    c. The ferrule on the end of a cane.
    d. The casing of a pneumatic tire.
  4. A device that retards or stops the motion of an object, as the part of a brake that presses against the wheel or drum.
  5. The sliding contact plate on an electric train or streetcar that conducts electricity from the third rail.
  6. A chute, as for conveying grain from a hopper.
  7. Games A case from which playing cards are dealt one at a time.
  8. shoes Informal
    a. Position; status: You would understand my decision if you put yourself in my shoes.
    b. Plight: I wouldn't want to be in her shoes.
transitive verb shod shod (shŏd), shod shod or shod·den (shŏdˈn), shoe·ing, shoes
  1. To furnish or fit with a shoe or shoes.
  2. To cover with a wooden or metal guard to protect against wear.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English scōh

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