hoof

noun
UK: /huːf/
US: /huːf/

  1. The hard part of the foot of an animal such as a horse, cow, or deer.

    1. The horse lifted its hoof.
    2. The cow's hoof was injured after kicking the metal fence in the field.

  2. To walk or dance, often loudly or heavily.

    1. We hooved it down the street.
    2. They hooved around the dance floor with great enthusiasm at the party.

Synonyms

foot paw trot plod
hoof verb

  1. To kick or strike with the hoof.

    1. The horse hooved the stable door.
    2. The zebra hooved at the lion to protect its young near the river.

  2. To walk or travel, especially a long distance.

    1. We had to hoof it all the way back.
    2. After missing the bus, we decided to hoof it to the nearest coffee shop.
hoof adjective

  1. Relating to the hoof of an animal.

    1. The hoof doctor checked the horse.
    2. The hoof boots provided protection during the long journey across the mountains.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hoof" in English means: The hard part of the foot of an animal such as a horse, cow, or deer., To walk or dance, often loudly or heavily..

The phonetic transcription of "hoof" is /huːf/ in British English and /huːf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hoof": foot, paw, trot, plod.

Example usage of "hoof": "The horse lifted its hoof.". More examples on the page.