Hoof (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The horny covering of the end of the foot in ungulate mammals.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Hypernyms

• Unguis

Meaning ²

The foot of an ungulate mammal.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

• The deer's hoof left a clear impression in the soft mud.
• A horse's hoof is made of a tough protein called keratin.
• The goat's hoof was trimmed to prevent lameness.
• The sound of the horse's hoof on the pavement echoed through the street.
• The elk's hoof was covered in a thick layer of dirt and debris.

Hypernyms

• Foot

Hyponyms

• Cloven Hoof