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hoofs

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noun

The tip of a toe of an ungulate such as a horse, ox or deer, strengthened by a thick keratin covering.

Examples :

"The sound of the horse's hoofs clattered on the cobblestone street. "

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noun

The human foot.

Examples :

"Get your hooves off me!"

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noun

An ungula.

Examples :

"The sound of the horse's hoofs on the pavement was loud and rhythmic as it pulled the carriage. "

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verb

To trample with hooves.

Examples :

"The panicked horses hoofed the muddy ground during the storm, creating deep ruts. "

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verb

Examples :

"The horse hoofs across the grassy field. "

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verb

To dance, especially as a professional.

Examples :

"While the old vaudeville performers are gone, some dancers still hoof on Broadway, keeping the tradition alive. "

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verb

(football (soccer)) To kick, especially to kick a football a long way downfield with little accuracy.

Examples :

"Desperate to clear the ball from their own half, the defender hoofed it downfield, hoping someone on his team could reach it. "