English Explanatory Dictionary

overshoe

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A shoe worn over an ordinary shoe, as:
  2. To protect from water or mud.
  3. To prevent damage to a floor.

Pronunciation

/ˈoʊvəɹˌʃuː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-overshoe.wav

Word forms

overshoe overshoes

Etymology

From over- + shoe.

Synonyms

bootee bootie

Related words

gumshoe overcoat crampon galosh

Translations

Bulgarian: галош Bulgarian: шушон Czech: přezůvka Finnish: kalossi French: surchaussure French: claque French: chouclaque German: Überschuh Irish: forbhróg Japanese: 雨靴 Latvian: bote Norwegian: kalosje Plautdietsch: Äwaschoo Russian: бахи́ла Russian: бот
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