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Vocabulary Entry
hoof
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The hard covering on the feet of certain animals, such as horses and cows.
Example Sentences
"The horse's hoof was well cared for by the farrier."
"The cow stepped on a sharp rock, hurting its hoof."
"Hooves help these animals run and support their weight."
V
verb
To walk or run on hooves; to trample or to cause to leave footprints.
Example Sentences
"The wild horses hoofed through the muddy terrain."
"We watched the deer hoofing around the edge of the forest."
"The children hoofed it across the field to reach the playground."