Definition

A person who puts shoes on horses' hooves to protect them and help them walk better.

Example

The horseshoer came to the farm to fit new shoes on the horses.

Conversation

I saw a horseshoer working at the ranch yesterday.

Oh really? That's interesting!

Yeah, I didn't know they had to be so skilled.

For sure! It's important for keeping horses healthy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Horseshoer → It is formed from "horse" (from Old English *hors*, meaning a domesticated animal used for riding or work) and "shoe" (from Old English *sceo*, meaning a protective covering for the foot) combined with the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who performs a specific action). A horseshoer is a person who puts shoes on horses.

Memory Tip

Think of a person who puts a 'shoe' on a 'horse' — that's what a horseshoer does.

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