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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHorseshoe Shape
/ˈhɔːrsʃuː ʃeɪp/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A shape resembling a horseshoe, typically U-shaped.
"The garden was designed in a horseshoe shape to create a cozy seating area." - 2
A design or structure that is curved and open at one end, similar to a horseshoe.
"The architect proposed a horseshoe shape for the new building to enhance its aesthetic appeal."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'horseshoe' originates from the Old English 'horshōg', which referred to a protective covering for a horse's hoof. The word 'shape' comes from the Latin 'forma', meaning form or appearance. The combination reflects the distinctive curved form resembling a horseshoe.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Horseshoe Shape" is said worldwide
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forme de fer à cheval
Transliteration: form de fer à cheval
"Le jardin a été conçu en forme de fer à cheval pour créer un coin salon confortable."
Hufeisenform
Transliteration: Hufeisenform
"Der Garten wurde in Hufeisenform gestaltet, um einen gemütlichen Sitzbereich zu schaffen."
forma a ferro di cavallo
Transliteration: forma a ferro di cavallo
"Il giardino è stato progettato in forma a ferro di cavallo per creare un'area salotto accogliente."
forma de herradura
Transliteration: forma de herradura
"El jardín fue diseñado en forma de herradura para crear un área de estar acogedora."
forma de ferradura
Transliteration: forma de ferradura
"O jardim foi projetado em forma de ferradura para criar uma área de estar aconchegante."
घोड़े की नाल का आकार
Transliteration: ghode ki naal ka aakar
"बगीचा घोड़े की नाल के आकार में डिज़ाइन किया गया था ताकि एक आरामदायक बैठक क्षेत्र बनाया जा सके।"
马蹄形状
Transliteration: mǎtí xíngzhuàng
"花园被设计成马蹄形状，以创造一个舒适的休息区。"
말굽 모양
Transliteration: malgup moyang
"정원은 말굽 모양으로 설계되어 아늑한 좌석 공간을 만들었습니다."
馬蹄形
Transliteration: batei-gata
"庭は馬蹄形にデザインされて、居心地の良い座席エリアを作りました。"
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