horseshoe

nouns

game equipment consisting of an open ring of iron used in playing horseshoes
is a type of (narrower)
equipment or apparatus used in playing a game
U-shaped plate nailed to underside of horse's hoof

verbs

equip (a horse) with a horseshoe or horseshoes
is a type of (narrower)
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
"The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities"