Hoof Mark (Noun)
Meaning
A visible impression on a surface made by the hoof of an animal.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The large hoof mark in the center of the muddy path revealed the size of the deer that had recently passed through.
- The group of hikers stopped to examine the distinctive hoof mark left behind by a wild horse.
- Conservationists analyzed the hoof marks found near the waterhole to determine the population size of the area's wildlife.
- The shallow hoof mark in the sand indicated that the animal had not been running at full speed when it crossed the beach.
- A zoologist studied the various hoof marks at the sanctuary to better understand the behavior of the rescued animals.