shod

/ʃɒd/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of shoeing an animal, or the shoes themselves

“The horse was still unshod after its long journey.”

2. verb

to equip (an animal) with shoes, especially horseshoes

“The blacksmith was shod the horse for its owner.”

3. verb

to cover the end of (a spike or nail) with metal to prevent damage

“The worker had to shod the nails before using the wooden beam.”

Synonyms

  • shodded
  • shoeing

Antonyms

  • barefoot