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Shoes
see synonyms of shoesNoun
1. place, shoes
a particular situation
Example Sentences:'If you were in my place what would you do?'
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Shoes
see synonyms of shoesnoun
1.
a.
one of a matching pair of coverings shaped to fit the foot, esp one ending below the ankle, having an upper of leather, plastic, etc, on a sole and heel of heavier leather, rubber, or synthetic material
b.
(as modifier)
shoe cleaner
2.
anything resembling a shoe in shape, function, position, etc, such as a horseshoe
3.
a band of metal or wood on the bottom of the runner of a sledge
4.
(in baccarat, etc) a boxlike device for holding several packs of cards and allowing the cards to be dispensed singly
5.
a base for the supports of a superstructure of a bridge, roof, etc
6.
a metal collector attached to an electric train that slides along the third rail and picks up power for the motor
7. engineering
a lining to protect from and withstand wear
brake shoe, pile shoe8. be in a person's shoes
verbWord forms: shoes, shoeing or shod (transitive)
9.
to furnish with shoes
10.
to fit (a horse) with horseshoes
11.
to furnish with a hard cover, such as a metal plate, for protection against friction or bruising
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Shoes
see synonyms of shoes 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 boot12.
horseshoe
3.
something like a shoe in shape or use
; specif.,a.
a metal cap or ferrule fitted over the end of a cane, pole, staff, etc.
b.
brake shoe
c.
a part forming a base for the supports of a superstructure, as a roof, bridge, etc.
d.
the metal strip along the bottom of a sled runner
e.
the casing of a pneumatic tire
f.
the sliding contact plate by which an electric train picks up current from the third rail
g.
a metal protecting plate upon which a mechanical part moves
verb transitiveWord forms: shod or shoed, shod or shoed or ˈshodden, ˈshoeing
4.
to furnish or fit with a shoe or shoes
5.
to cover, tip, or sheathe (a stick, wearing surface, etc.) with a metal plate, ferrule, etc.
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Shoes
see synonyms of shoesn.
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.
tr.v. shod (shŏd), shod or shod·den (shŏdn), 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.
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