Shoe: meaning, definitions and examples

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shoe

[ ʃuː ]

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wear on foot

A covering for the foot, typically made of leather, with a sturdy sole.

Synonyms

boots, footwear, sneakers

Examples of usage

I need to buy a new pair of shoes for work.
She tied the laces of her shoes before going for a run.

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throw forcefully

To throw (something) roughly or haphazardly into a particular place.

Synonyms

fling, throw, toss

Examples of usage

He shoed the ball into the goal from a long distance.
The child shoed his toys all over the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "shoe" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sapato

🇮🇳 जूता

🇩🇪 Schuh

🇮🇩 sepatu

🇺🇦 взуття

черевик
туфля

🇵🇱 but

🇯🇵 靴 (くつ)

🇫🇷 chaussure

🇪🇸 zapato

🇹🇷 ayakkabı

🇰🇷 신발

🇸🇦 حذاء

🇨🇿 bota

🇸🇰 topánka

🇨🇳 鞋 (xié)

🇸🇮 čevlji

🇮🇸 skór

🇰🇿 аяқ киім

🇬🇪 ფეხსაცმელი

🇦🇿 ayaqqabı

🇲🇽 zapato

Word origin

The word 'shoe' originates from the Old English word 'sceōh', which is of Germanic origin. The concept of shoes has been present in various forms throughout history, evolving from simple foot coverings to the diverse range of footwear we have today. The importance of shoes in protecting and supporting the feet has been recognized across different cultures and societies.

See also: overshoe, shoelace, shoemaker, shoer, shoes, shoestring.