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inner shoe conforms to the shape of the hoof; the under surface rests on the shoe, and the peripheral flange prevents cutting by interference. f has a strap with bristles protruding. 2. A lined sleeve, as a hopple-ring, to prevent abrasion of the fetlock. See hopple. 3. A stout piece of leather, strengthened by a longitudinal iron plate. It is strapped to the right leg of an artillery-driver, to prevent injury from the pole of the carriage. Leis′ter. A pronged fish-spear. Lem′on-squeez′er. One for pressing the juice from lemons. In the example, the parts have a cup and a bulb respectively, and are pressed together by the handles. The making of orangeade and lemonade was introduced into England from France about 1632. These fine acids need sugar, and this is a comparatively modern ingredient in Europe. See sugar. Length′en-ing-bar. An extension piece for the leg of a drafting compass, when the reach of the ordinary legs is insufficient. Length