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horseshoe back

American  

noun

Furniture.
  1. a bow back having a slight outward splay at its bottom.


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Byrne’s well-earned accolades allow “Tow” to fare better than it otherwise would have, while also causing “Tow” to horseshoe back to its starting point as an overall puzzling career choice.

From Salon Mar. 22, 2026

She rode the horseshoe back to the main stage and did “Tyrant” astride a golden mechanical bull accompanied by two bull heads on swiveling robot arms.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 29, 2025

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