°A protective covering for the
foot, with a bottom part composed of thick
leather or
plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of leather or
synthetic material. Shoes generally do not extend above the
ankle, as opposed to
boots, which do.
"Get your shoes on now, or you'll be late for school."
°A piece of metal designed to be attached to a horse's foot as a means of protection; a
horseshoe.
"Throw the shoe from behind the line, and try to get it to land circling (a ringer) or touching the far stake."
verb
°To equip an object with a protection against wear.