hooves
word · lemma: hoof
Definition
The hard, tough coverings at the ends of the feet of animals like horses, cows, and goats. 'Hooves' is the plural of 'hoof'.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly for mammals like horses, cows, goats, and deer. The singular is 'hoof'. Not used for animal claws or paws. Common phrases: 'clatter of hooves', 'trim the hooves'. 'Hooves' is always plural; use 'hoof' for one foot.
Spanish: pezuñasPortuguese (BR): casco (animal)Portuguese (PT): casco (animal)Chinese (Simplified): 蹄子Chinese (Traditional): 蹄子Hindi: खुरArabic: حوافرBengali: খুরগুলোRussian: копытаJapanese: ひづめVietnamese: móng guốcKorean: 발굽Turkish: toynaklarUrdu: کھرIndonesian: kuku (hewan)
Example Sentences
The horse has four strong hooves.
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Cows walk on their hooves every day.
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Goats have small, hard hooves for climbing.
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The sound of the horses’ hooves filled the street.
natural
She carefully cleaned the mud off the donkey’s hooves.
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Farmers have to trim their animals’ hooves regularly.
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