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horseshoe
horse·shoe / ˈhôr(s)ˌshoō/ • n. a shoe for a horse formed of a narrow band of iron in the form of an extended circular arc and secured to the hoof with nails. ∎ a shoe of this kind or a representation of one, regarded as bringing good luck. ∎ something resembling this in shape: [as adj.] a horseshoe bend. ∎ (horseshoes) [treated as sing.] a game in which horseshoes are thrown at a stake in the ground. |
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"horseshoe." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "horseshoe." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-horseshoe.html "horseshoe." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-horseshoe.html |
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horseshoe
horseshoe a shoe for a horse, traditionally regarded as bringing good luck.
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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "horseshoe." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "horseshoe." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-horseshoe.html ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "horseshoe." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-horseshoe.html |
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