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Hooves Meaning in English

word · lemma: hoof

/ˈhuvz/, /ˈhʊvz/
HOO-vz, HUUVZ
/hˈuːvz/
HOO-vz

释义

The hard, tough coverings at the ends of the feet of animals like horses, cows, and goats. 'Hooves' is the plural of 'hoof'.

用法与细微差别

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.

例句

The horse has four strong hooves.

basic

Cows walk on their hooves every day.

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Goats have small, hard hooves for climbing.

basic

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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