sheepfoot

/ˈʃiːpˌfuːt/

Definitions

1. noun

A device, typically a type of metal spike, attached to the sole of a sheep’s foot to prevent damage to pastures; a type of shoe or protection for a sheep’s foot.

“The farmer used a sheepfoot to prevent the sheep from damaging the newly seeded pasture.”

Synonyms

  • hoof protector
  • sheep's foot protector

Antonyms

  • hoof destroyer