Hoof ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Hoof ( noun )

1. The horny covering of the end of the foot of an ungulate mammal, such as a horse or cow, which provides protection and allows for movement.
2. The hard, protective covering on the foot of an animal, such as a horse, cow or deer.

Origin:

Old english hōf, of germanic origin; related to dutch hooi and german huf, from an indo-european root shared by latin ped- "foot".

Examples:

1. The horse's hoof was injured and needed to be attended to.
2. The cow's hoof had been damaged in the mud.
3. The animal's hoof was hard and strong.
4. The hoof of the horse was trimmed to prevent overgrowth.
5. A blacksmith reset the horse's hoof.

(As a verb)

Hoof ( verb )

1. The horny covering of the end of the foot of an ungulate mammal, such as a horse or cow, which provides protection and allows for movement.
2. The hard, protective covering on the foot of an animal, such as a horse, cow or deer.

Origin:

Old english hōf, of germanic origin; related to dutch hooi and german huf, from an indo-european root shared by latin ped- "foot".

Examples:

1. The horse's hoof was injured and needed to be attended to.
2. The cow's hoof had been damaged in the mud.
3. The animal's hoof was hard and strong.
4. The hoof of the horse was trimmed to prevent overgrowth.
5. A blacksmith reset the horse's hoof.