I. ˈshü noun
Etymology: Middle English shoo, from Old English scōh; akin to Old High German scuoh shoe
Date: before 12th century
1.
a. : 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)
b. : a metal plate or rim for the hoof of an animal
2. : something resembling a shoe in function or placement
3. plural : another's place, function, or viewpoint
steps from assistant stage manager into the star's shoe s — Steven Fuller
4. : a device that retards, stops, or controls the motion of an object ; especially : the part of a brake that presses on the brake drum
5.
a. : 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
b. : a device (as a clip or track) on a camera that permits attachment of an accessory item (as a flash unit)
6. : a dealing box designed to hold several decks of playing cards
• shoe·less adjective
II. transitive verb
( shod ˈshäd ; also shoed ˈshüd ; shoe·ing ˈshü-iŋ)
Date: before 12th century
1. : to furnish with a shoe
2. : to cover for protection, strength, or ornament