English Explanatory Dictionary

roughshod

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of a horse: having hooves shod with horseshoes that have calks or projecting parts to prevent slipping.
  2. Brutal or domineering.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹʌfʃɒd/ /ˈɹʌfʃɑd/ En-au-roughshod.ogg

Word forms

roughshod

Etymology

From rough + shod.

Related words

reshod slipshod unshod cleat crampon

Derived words

ride roughshod over run roughshod over
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