hoof


Definition: Meaning of, hoof in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / huːf /

  • noun
  • synonym
  • antonym
Word Forms:
Singular Plural
hoof hoofs, hooves
or [countable]
  1. the hard foot of an animal such as a horse, cow etc
    SYNONYM
    Not found!
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
  2. on the hoof British English if you do something on the hoof, you do it quickly while doing something else at the same time
    SYNONYM
    Not found!
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
synonym
antonym
  • verb
  • synonym
  • antonym
Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
hoof hoofed hoofed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
hoofing hoofs
  1. hoof it informal to run or walk quickly
    SYNONYM
    Not found!
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
synonym
antonym

hoof used in phrases

  • cloven hoof (noun)
    1. the type of foot that sheep, cows, and goats have, that is divided into two parts
  • hoof it (verb)
    1. walk
  • hoof mark (noun)
    1. a visible impression on a surface made by the hoof of an animal
  • hoof-and-mouth disease (noun)
    1. acute contagious disease of cloven-footed animals marked by ulcers in the mouth and around the hoofs
  • More