inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse

[ Syn: laminitis ]

a person who founds or establishes some institution; George Washington is the father of his country

[ Syn: beginner , founding father , father ]

a worker who makes metal castings

fail utterly; collapse; The project foundered

[ Syn: fall through , fall flat , flop ]

sink below the surface

break down, literally or metaphorically; The wall collapsed; The business collapsed; The dam broke; The roof collapsed; The wall gave in; The roof finally gave under the weight of the ice

[ Syn: collapse , fall in , cave in , give , give way , break ]

stumble and nearly fall; the horses foundered'