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hoof

/huːf/

/huf/

Translations

hoofnoun

hooves

/huːf/

/huf/

копыто

The horse's hoof was injured during the race.

Копыто лошади было повреждено во время гонки.

Synonyms

cloven foot

hoofverb

hoofed

Past Simple

hoofed

Past Participle

hoofing

Gerund

/huːf/

/hʊf/

тащиться

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

Нам пришлось тащиться обратно к машине после концерта.

Additional translations

уходить пешком

Synonyms

hoofadjective

/huːf/

/hʊf/

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

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.