calkin

A noun referring to a metal cleat or projection on the bottom front of a horseshoe, designed to prevent slipping.

• 🇩🇪Ein metallischer Stift oder Vorsprung an der Vorderseite eines Hufeisens, der der Rutschsicherheit dient.

1. Horseshoe cleat C1 formal

   A metal projection or cleat on the bottom of a horseshoe, designed to provide traction and prevent slipping on smooth or icy surfaces.

   • The farrier added a calkin to the front of the shoe for better grip on the frozen ground.
   • Horses working on paved roads often need shoes with a calkin.
   • The blacksmith carefully forged the calkin onto the horseshoe.

   🇩🇪Hufeisenstollen

   Synonyme: calkcleatcork