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Hooves: meaning, definitions and examples

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hooves

 

[ huหvz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal anatomy

The hard bottom part of the feet of animals such as horses, deer, and sheep.

Synonyms

claws, feet, paws

Examples of usage

  • The sound of hooves on the ground echoed through the forest.
  • The horse's hooves were black and shiny.

Translations

Translations of the word "hooves" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น casco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Huf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kuku

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฟะธั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kopyto

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฒใฅใ‚ (hizume)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sabot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pezuรฑa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท toynak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ๊ตฝ (balgup)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงูุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kopyto

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kopyto

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่น„ (tรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kopito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klauf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑัา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒšแƒ˜แƒฅแƒ˜ (ch'lik'i)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dฤฑrnaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pezuรฑa

Etymology

The word 'hooves' originated from the Old English word 'hลf', which in turn came from the Proto-Germanic 'hลfaz'. Hooves have been an essential part of animal anatomy for centuries, providing support, traction, and protection for various species. The evolution of hooves has been crucial in the development of animals' ability to move efficiently and survive in diverse environments.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,237, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.