shod
Shod (adj) means wearing shoes, or fitted with a protective covering (as a horse with horseshoes or a wheel with tires). Example: “The horse was newly shod before the long ride.”
How to use shod
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFitted out with shoes or shoe-like protection.
Mostly seen today in the phrase "shod and unshod" or describing horses; rare in everyday speech about people.
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The horse was newly _____ before the long ride.
Etymology
The old past-tense/participle form of "shoe," from Middle English.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “shod” mean?
The word “shod” means wearing shoes, or fitted with a protective covering (as a horse with horseshoes or a wheel with tires). In plain terms, fitted out with shoes or shoe-like protection.
How do you pronounce “shod”?
“Shod” is pronounced shod (/ʃɑd/ in IPA).
How do you use “shod” in a sentence?
Here is “shod” used in a sentence: “The horse was newly shod before the long ride.”
What is the opposite of “shod”?
The opposite of “shod” — its antonyms — are barefoot and discalced.
What part of speech is “shod”?
“Shod” is an adjective.
Where does the word “shod” come from?
The word “shod” comes from Middle English. The old past-tense/participle form of "shoe," from Middle English.