hoof

Meanings

• noun

  The end part of a horse's leg, covered by a hard, protective layer.

  - "The horse's hoof struck the stone and caused a loud clattering sound."
  - "The farrier trimmed the horse's hooves to ensure they were in good condition."

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Pronunciation

1. /huːf/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1234840"

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Synonyms

boot

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hoof
roof , proof , mooft , loof

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Variants

List of all variants of hoof that leads to same result
hoof , hoofs , hooves , on the hoof , hoofed , hoofing , hoof-and-mouth disease , hoof-and-mouth diseases , hoof it , cloven foot , cloven hoof , cloven hoofs , cloven-hoofed

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English hof, hofu 'foot, hoof'. Related to heofan 'heaven', and hofian 'lift up'.

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Trivia

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1. A horse's hoof contains no bones and is made up of soft tissue, cartilage, and a thick layer of keratin.

2. The average horse's hoof weighs around 5-7 pounds.

3. Horseshoes have been used for over 5,000 years to protect horses' hooves.

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Related Concepts

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1. farrier: A person who shoes horses.

2. hoofbeat: The sound made by a horse's hoof striking the ground.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the hoof of an animal, particularly a horse, has been used as a symbol of power and strength. In literature, the sound of hooves can be ominous or signify the approach of a hero.

How to Memorize "hoof"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a horse standing in a stable with its hooves covered in mud. Visualize the shape and size of the hoof and the way it attaches to the leg.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hoof' with the image of a horse's foot. Remember the sound a horse's hooves make when they hit the ground.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Horses Have Hooves' to remember the word.

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