footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
"I need to run to the store for a new pair of shoes because my old ones are completely worn out."
(card games) a case from which playing cards are dealt one at a time
"The dealer reached into his shoe to pull out the next card for everyone in the circle."
a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation
"The mechanic explained that the shoe was doing its job by pressing hard against the drum to stop the truck from rolling down the hill."
A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of leather or synthetic material. Shoes generally do not extend above the ankle, as opposed to boots, which do.
"She polished her new leather shoes before heading out for dinner."
In plain English: A shoe is a covering you put on your foot to protect it and help you walk.
"I left my shoe on the bus this morning."
To put shoes on one's feet.
"I need to stop and shoe my running shoes before I head out for the morning jog."
In plain English: To shoe means to put shoes on someone's feet or to fit a horse with horseshoes.
"He decided to shoe his horse before the long ride."
Usage: Use this verb to describe the action of putting footwear onto your own or someone else's feet, often followed by an object like "on." It is distinct from similar terms because it specifically refers to donning protective coverings for walking rather than general dressing.
A surname.
"The local bakery is owned by Mr. Shoe, who has been running it for three generations."
The word "shoe" comes from the Old English sċōh, which likely derives from a root meaning "to move quickly or jump." Although other loanwords for footwear entered English during the Middle Ages, this native Germanic term remained in common use.