Shoe: meaning, definitions and examples

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shoe

 

[ สƒuห ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sapato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ‚เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schuh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sepatu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะทัƒั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ but

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ด (ใใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chaussure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ zapato

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ayakkabฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ๋ฐœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฐุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bota

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ topรกnka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ž‹ (xiรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤevlji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรณr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัา› ะบะธั–ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒฎแƒกแƒแƒชแƒ›แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ayaqqabฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ zapato

Etymology

The word 'shoe' originates from the Old English word 'sceลh', 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,048 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.