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shoeing

/ˈʃuːɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does shoeing mean?

noun

The act of fitting or trimming a horse's hooves with shoes, or the shoes themselves. The act of fitting or trimming a shoe to a foot, especially a horse's hoof.

Example

"The farrier spent hours shoeing the horse's hooves to prepare it for the long ride."

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