hoof

//huːf//
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Noun

hoofSingular
hoovesPlural
1

The horny part of the foot of an ungulate animal, especially a horse.

The horse's hooves made a loud sound on the stone road.

2

The foot of an ungulate animal.

The horse's hooves made a loud sound on the stone road.

Verb

1

To walk or travel on foot (informal).

We missed the bus, so we had to hoof it to the station.

2

To kick or strike with the hoof.

The horse hoofed the stable door when it got startled.