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A durable covering for the human foot, made of leather or similar material with a rigid sole and heel, usually extending no higher than the ankle.
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A horseshoe.
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A part or device that is located at the base of something or that functions as a protective covering, as:
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A strip of metal fitted onto the bottom of a sled runner.
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The base for the supports of the superstructure of a bridge.
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