horseshoe
horse·shoe / ˈhôr(s)ˌshoō/ • n. a shoe for a horse formed of a narrow band of iron in the form of an extended circular arc and secured to the hoof with nails. ∎ a shoe of this kind or a representation of one, regarded as bringing good luck. ∎ something resembling this in shape: [as adj.] a horseshoe bend. ∎ (horseshoes) [treated as sing.] a game in which horseshoes are thrown at a stake in the ground.
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