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hoof

/huːf/

/huf/

Translations

hoofnoun

hooves

/huːf/

/huf/

sabot

The horse's hoof made a clattering sound on the cobblestones.

Le sabot du cheval résonnait sur les pavés.

Synonyms

cloven foot

hoofverb

hoofed

Past Simple

hoofed

Past Participle

hoofing

Gerund

/huːf/

/hʊf/

botterPour un animal ou, plus rarement, pour un coup de pied porté avec force.

The defender hoofed the ball upfield to relieve the pressure.

Le défenseur a botté le ballon loin devant pour dégager la pression.

danserSurtout en contexte de danse énergique ou de claquettes.

She spent years hoofing on Broadway before moving into film.

Elle a passé des années à danser à Broadway avant de se tourner vers le cinéma.

marcherFamilier.

We had to hoof back to the car after the concert.

Nous avons dû marcher jusqu'à la voiture après le concert.

Synonyms

hoofadjective

/huːf/

/hʊf/

Used attributively before another noun to denote something relating to a hoof or hooves (e.g., "hoof care", "hoof wall").

de sabotDevant un nom.

Regular hoof maintenance is essential for a horse's health.

L'entretien régulier des sabots est essentiel pour la santé du cheval.

Definitions

hoofnoun

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

The horse's hoof made a clattering sound on the cobblestones.

A foot of an ungulate mammal, especially a horse.

The blacksmith carefully examined the horse's hoof before fitting a new shoe.

hoofverb

To walk or travel on foot, especially over a long distance.

We had to hoof it back to the car after the concert.

To kick something forcefully, especially a ball, with the foot (or, of an animal, with a hoof).

The defender hoofed the ball upfield to relieve the pressure.

To dance energetically, especially in tap or soft-shoe style.

She spent years hoofing on Broadway before moving into film.

hoofadjective

Relating to, situated at, or resembling a hoof; used before another noun.

Regular hoof maintenance is essential for a horse's health.