SHOES

noun

1. A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of leather or synthetic material. Shoes generally do not extend above the ankle, as opposed to boots, which do.
2. A piece of metal designed to be attached to a horse's foot as a means of protection; a horseshoe.
3. A device for holding multiple decks of playing cards, allowing more games to be played by reducing the time between shuffles.

verb

1. To put shoes on one's feet.
2. To put horseshoes on a horse.
3. To equip an object with a protection against wear.