SHOE

I. noun Etymology: Middle English shoo, from Old English scōh; akin to Old High German scuoh ~ Date: before 12th century 1. an outer covering for the human foot typically having a thick or stiff sole with an attached heel and an upper part of lighter material (as leather), a metal plate or rim for the hoof of an animal, something resembling a ~ in function or placement, another's place, function, or viewpoint , a device that retards, stops, or controls the motion of an object, 5. any of various devices that are inserted in or run along a track or groove to guide a movement, provide a contact or friction grip, or protect against wear, damage, or slipping, a device (as a clip or track) on a camera that permits attachment of an accessory item (as a flash unit), a dealing box designed to hold several decks of playing cards, ~less adjective II. transitive verb (shod; also ~d; ~ing) Date: before 12th century to furnish with a ~, to cover for protection, strength, or ornament