Definition of "horseshoe" in English

noun

1. The U-shaped shoe of a horse, now typically made of metal; by extension, a representation of this used to play the game horseshoes, hung as a luck charm, etc.

   • And what has been thus affirmed of other leading commodities; the blacksmith, for example, no longer making, but buying his horseshoes, nails, nuts, and bolts;

2. The U shape of a horseshoe.

3. (bodybuilding, slang) A well-developed set of triceps brachii muscles.

4. (logic) The symbol ⊃.

5. (Midland US) An open-faced sandwich originating from Springfield, Illinois, consisting of thick-sliced toasted bread, often Texas toast, a hamburger patty, French fries, and a cheese sauce.

6. A U-shaped life buoy.

verb

1. (transitive) To apply horseshoes to (a horse).