shoe

• Существительное, обозначающее покрытие для ноги, обычно из кожи или другого прочного материала, с твёрдой подошвой.

A noun referring to a covering for the foot, typically made of leather or other durable material, with a sturdy sole.

1. FootwearA1formal

   A covering for the foot, typically made of leather or other durable material, with a sturdy sole.

   Обувь

   • She bought a new pair of running shoes.
   • He tied his shoelaces before going out.
   • These shoes are too tight for my feet.

   Synonymsfootgearfootwear

2. HorseshoeB1formal

   A U-shaped metal plate nailed to a horse's hoof for protection.

   Подкова

   • The farrier replaced the worn shoe on the horse.
   • A lucky horseshoe is often hung above doorways.
   • The horse lost a shoe during the race.

   Synonymshorseshoe

3. Brake shoeC1formaltechnical

   A part of a braking system that presses against the drum or disc to slow or stop a vehicle.

   Тормозная колодка

   • The mechanic inspected the brake shoes for wear.
   • Worn brake shoes can reduce stopping power.
   • He replaced the brake shoes on his car.

   Synonymsbrake liningbrake pad

• Глагол, означающий подогнать или снабдить обувью, особенно лошадь.

A verb meaning to fit or provide with a shoe, especially for a horse.

irregular verb

1. Fit with a shoeB2formal

   To fit an animal, especially a horse, with a shoe.

   Подковать

   • The blacksmith shoed the horse carefully.
   • He learned how to shoe horses from his grandfather.
   • The farrier shoed the pony before the competition.