Shod: meaning, definitions and examples

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shod

 

[ สƒษ’d ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

fitting shoes

To shod means to fit or attach shoes to an animal, particularly horses. This process is important for protecting an animal's hooves and ensuring their comfort and mobility. Shoeing a horse is typically carried out by a professional known as a farrier, who customizes the shoes to fit the individual horse's needs. The act of shoeing can also involve trimming the hooves and checking their health. In a broader sense, the term can refer to providing footwear or covering to any object.

Synonyms

attach, fit, shoe

Examples of usage

  • The farrier shod the horse before the competition.
  • They decided to shod their new pony with special shoes for better grip.
  • It's essential to regularly check and re-shod your horse.
  • He learned how to properly shod horses during his apprenticeship.

Translations

Translations of the word "shod" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น despachar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฟเคช เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช versenden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengirim

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะฟั€ะฐะฒะปัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wysyล‚aฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็™บ้€ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท expรฉdier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enviar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถndermek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ์†กํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฑุณุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odeslat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odoslaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘่ดง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poslati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ send

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถำฉะฝะตะปั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ–แƒฆแƒ•แƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถndษ™rmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enviar

Etymology

The word 'shod' is the past participle of the verb 'shoe,' which has its roots in Middle English 'sho,' derived from Old English 'sceo' meaning 'shoe'. The Old English term is related to the Proto-Germanic '*skลwล', which also meant 'shoe' and can be traced even further back to Proto-Indo-European '*แธฑew-,' meaning 'to cut' or 'to split'. Historically, shoeing has been an essential practice for ensuring the health and performance of domesticated hoofed animals, particularly horses. As horses became integral to transportation, agriculture, and warfare, the importance of proper shoeing expanded. The craft of farriery emerged, emphasizing the artistry and skill required in shaping and fitting shoes to the unique anatomy of each horse's hoof. Over centuries, the methodology of shoeing evolved, leading to the development of various types of shoes tailored for specific functions, environments, and breeds, which remains a vital part of equine care today.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,168, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.