plural shoes
1
a
: an outer covering for the human foot typically having a thick or stiff sole with an attached heel and an upper part of lighter material (such as leather)
b
: a metal plate or rim for the hoof of an animal
2
: something resembling a shoe in function or placement
3
shoes plural
: another's place, function, or viewpoint
steps from assistant stage manager into the star's shoes—
Steven Fuller
Steven Fuller4
: a device that slows, stops, or controls the motion of an object
especially
: the part of a brake that presses on the brake drum
5
a
: any of various devices that are inserted in or run along a track or groove to guide a movement, provide a contact or friction grip, or protect against wear, damage, or slipping
b
: a device (such as a clip or track) on a camera that permits attachment of an accessory item (such as a flash unit)
6
: a dealing box designed to hold several decks of playing cards
shoeless
adjective
Synonyms
Examples of shoe in a Sentence
Noun
She bought a pair of shoes.
He took off his shoes and socks.
I wouldn't want to be in his shoes right now.
Anyone in her shoes would have done the same thing.
Verb
The blacksmith shod the horse.
The horse was taken to be shod.
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Emma Specter, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
James said other people were discussed — a notion Scott playfully challenged — but Mescal had the exact combination of qualities needed to step into Russell Crowe’s shoes.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
In a few years, these photos may hold no interest for either of us, except as testimonials to shoe fashion in the early two-thousands.
—Annie Ernaux, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Stepping into another's shoes, even for a moment, can foster understanding and empathy.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
James said other people were discussed — a notion Scott playfully challenged — but Mescal had the exact combination of qualities needed to step into Russell Crowe’s shoes.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
Blacksmiths were an essential element in the Santa Clara Valley back in the 1800s — repairing farm tools, shoeing horses and fashioning cooking and household items.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
In a few years, these photos may hold no interest for either of us, except as testimonials to shoe fashion in the early two-thousands.
—Annie Ernaux, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024
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“Shoe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoe. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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shoe
1 of 2 noun1
a
: an outer covering for the human foot usually having a thick and somewhat stiff sole and heel and a lighter upper part
2
plural
: another's place or point of view
suppose you were in your friend's shoes
3
: the part of a brake that presses on the wheel of a vehicle
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