shoe

• Sustantivo que designa una cubierta para el pie, generalmente de cuero u otro material resistente, con suela firme.

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.

   Calzado

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

   Sinónimosfootgearfootwear

2. HorseshoeB1formal

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

   Herradura

   • 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.

   Sinónimoshorseshoe

3. Brake shoeC1formaltechnical

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

   Zapata de freno

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

   Sinónimosbrake liningbrake pad

• Verbo que significa equipar o proveer de calzado, especialmente a un caballo, mediante herraduras. También puede referirse a poner calzado a una persona.

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

verbo irregular

1. Fit with a shoeB2formal

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

   Herrear (un animal)

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