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- [shoo]
- /ʃu/
- /ˈʃuːlɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [shoo]
- /ʃu/
Definitions of shoeless word
- noun plural shoeless an external covering for the human foot, usually of leather and consisting of a more or less stiff or heavy sole and a lighter upper part ending a short distance above, at, or below the ankle. 1
- noun plural shoeless an object or part resembling a shoe in form, position, or use. 1
- noun plural shoeless a horseshoe or a similar plate for the hoof of some other animal. 1
- noun plural shoeless a ferrule or the like, as of iron, for protecting the end of a staff, pole, etc. 1
- noun plural shoeless brake shoe. 1
- noun plural shoeless the outer casing of a pneumatic automobile tire. 1
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Origin of shoeless
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (noun) Middle English scho(o), Old English sceō(h), cognate with German Schuh, Old Norse skōr, Gothic skōhs; (v.) Middle English schon, Old English scōg(e)an, cognate with Middle Low German schoi(g)en, Old Norse skūa
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Parts of speech for Shoeless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
shoeless popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
shoeless usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for shoeless
adj shoeless
- barefoot — Someone who is barefoot or barefooted is not wearing anything on their feet.
- barefooted — Wearing nothing on the feet; barefoot.
- discalceate — (chiefly of members of certain religious orders) without shoes; unshod; barefoot.
- discalced — (chiefly of members of certain religious orders) without shoes; unshod; barefoot.
adjective shoeless
- discalceated — Deprived of shoes or sandals.
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