First thing lost in the "For Want of a Nail" proverb Crossword Clue

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First thing lost in the “For Want of a Nail” proverb Crossword Clue Answers

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SHOE (4 letters)

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Clue & Answer Definitions

PROVERB (noun)
1. a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
SHOE (noun)
1. a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel’s rotation
2. U-shaped plate nailed to underside of horse’s hoof
SHOE (verb)
1. furnish with shoes