Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary - shoe

 I. noun  Etymology: Middle English shoo, from Old English scoh; akin to Old High German scuoh ~  Date: before 12th century  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 (as leather)  b. a metal plate or rim for the hoof of an animal  2. something resembling a ~ in function or placement  3. plural another's place, function, or viewpoint steps from assistant stage manager into the star's ~s — Steven Fuller  4. a device that retards, 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 (as a clip or track) on a camera that permits attachment of an accessory item (as a flash unit)  6. a dealing box designed to hold several decks of playing cards  • ~less adjective  II. transitive verb  (shod; also ~d; ~ing)  Date: before 12th century  1. to furnish with a ~  2. to cover for protection, strength, or ornament