hoof
//huːf//
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.