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Hoofed: meaning, definitions and examples

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hoofed

 

[ huːft ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

animal anatomy

Hoofed refers to animals that have hooves, which are the hard, protective coverings of the feet of certain animals, such as horses, cows, and deer. This characteristic is common among ungulates, which are animals that walk on the tips of their toes, encased in hooves.

Synonyms

cloven-footed, hoofed animal, ungulate

Examples of usage

  • The hoofed animals grazed peacefully in the meadow.
  • Farmers often raise hoofed livestock for meat and milk.
  • Hoofed species are essential components of many ecosystems.

Translations

Translations of the word "hoofed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ungulado

🇮🇳 खुरदार

🇩🇪 hufend

🇮🇩 berkuku

🇺🇦 копитний

🇵🇱 kopytny

🇯🇵 蹄のある

🇫🇷 ongulé

🇪🇸 pezuña

🇹🇷 toynaklı

🇰🇷 발굽이 있는

🇸🇦 مجنح

🇨🇿 kopytní

🇸🇰 kopytný

🇨🇳 有蹄的

🇸🇮 kopitasti

🇮🇸 klaufur

🇰🇿 табаны бар

🇬🇪 ფეხის ფრჩხილი

🇦🇿 dabanlı

🇲🇽 con pezuñas

Etymology

The word 'hoofed' originates from the Old English 'hōf', meaning the foot or hoof of an animal. The term has been used in various forms throughout history, particularly in agricultural and zoological contexts. As societies evolved and domesticated various species for work and sustenance, the designation of 'hoofed' became essential for categorizing these important animals. The significance of hoofed animals, such as horses, cattle, and sheep, is rooted in their contributions to agriculture, transport, and food resources across numerous cultures. With the advent of more advanced animal husbandry practices, the term has remained relevant in both scientific literature and everyday language when discussing animal anatomy and behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,152 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.