shoe
1. shoe \'shu:\ n [ME shoo, fr. OE sco-h; akin to OHG scuoh shoe, OE hyB-d
hide 1a: an outer covering for the human foot usu. made of leather with a
thick or stiff sole and an attached heel 1b: a metal plate or rim for the
hoof of an animal 2: something resembling a shoe : as 2a: a metal band on
the runner of a sled 2b: the casing of a pneumatic tire; broadly : TIRE
pl 3: STATUS, POSITION; also : PLIGHT 4: a device that retards, stops, or
controls the motion of an object 5: any of various devices that are
inserted in or run along a track or groo ve to guide a movement, provide a
contact or friction grip, or protect against wear, damage, or slipping
2. shoe \'sha:d\ \'shu:d\ vt or shod also shoed; also shoe.ing 1: to
furnish with a shoe 2: to cover for protection, strength, or ornament