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 animal2: something resembling a shoe in function or placement3plural : 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 drum5 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