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shoe


Main Entry: 1shoe
Pronunciation: \ˈshü\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English shoo, from Old English scōh; akin to Old High German scuoh shoe
Date: before 12th century

1 a : an outer covering for the human foot typically having a thick or stiff sole with an attached heel and an upper part of lighter material (as leather) b : a metal plate or rim for the hoof of an animal
2 : something resembling a shoe in function or placement
3 plural : another's place, function, or viewpoint <steps from assistant stage manager into the star's shoes — Steven Fuller>
4 : a device that retards, stops, or controls the motion of an object; especially : the part of a brake that presses on the brake drum
5 a : any of various devices that are inserted in or run along a track or groove to guide a movement, provide a contact or friction grip, or protect against wear, damage, or slipping b : a device (as a clip or track) on a camera that permits attachment of an accessory item (as a flash unit)
6 : a dealing box designed to hold several decks of playing cards

shoe·less adjective


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