Hoof

Pronunciation: /hʊf/

Definitions of hoof

noun the hard covering on the lower part of the leg of certain large mammals, such as horses, cows, or deer

Example Sentences

A1 The horse has four hooves.

A2 The farmer checked the horse's hooves for any signs of injury.

B1 The blacksmith is trimming the horse's hooves.

B2 The horse's hooves were muddy from walking in the field.

C1 The veterinarian recommended special shoes for the horse's hooves.

C2 The equestrian expert examined the horse's hooves for any abnormalities.

Examples of hoof in a Sentence

formal The horse's hoof was inspected by the farrier for any signs of injury.

informal I heard the sound of hooves galloping in the distance.

slang He hoofed it to the store before it closed.

figurative She had to think on her feet and hoof it to the meeting in record time.

Grammatical Forms of hoof

• past tense: hoofed
• plural: hoofs
• comparative: hoofier
• superlative: hoofiest
• present tense: hoofs
• future tense: will hoof
• perfect tense: have hoofed
• continuous tense: is hoofing
• singular: hoof
• positive degree: hoof
• infinitive: to hoof
• gerund: hoofing
• participle: hoofed

Origin and Evolution of hoof

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'hoof' originated from Old English 'hōf', which is derived from Proto-Germanic 'hōfaz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hoof' has remained relatively unchanged in its meaning referring to the horny part of the foot of an ungulate animal. However, its usage has expanded to include metaphorical references such as 'to put one's foot down' or 'to hoof it'.