[shoe] n [ME shoo, fr. OE scoh; akin to OHG scuoh shoe] (bef. 12c) 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 pl: another's place, function, or viewpoint "steps from assistant stage manager into the star's ~s --Steven Fuller"
4: a device that retards, stops, or controls the motion of an object; esp: 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 adj
[2]shoe vt shod also shoed ; shoe.ing (bef. 12c) 1: to furnish with a shoe
2: to cover for protection, strength, or ornament