hoofs

Meanings

• noun

  The plural form of hoof, which is the part of the foot of an animal that comes into contact with the ground.

  - "The horse's hoofs clattered on the pavement."
  - "The elephant's massive hoofs crushed the grass underfoot."

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Synonyms

boot

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hoofs
hooves , moves , goves , oves , grooves

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Variants

List of all variants of hoofs that leads to same result
hoof , hoofs , hooves , on the hoof , hoofed , hoofing , 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, hoof; akin to heofon heaven.

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Trivia

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1. A horse's hoof contains no bones, only cartilage and soft tissue.

2. Horseshoes were invented around 500 AD.

3. A zebra's hooves have a unique striped pattern.

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Related Concepts

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1. hoofed animal: An animal that has hoofs instead of claws or toes.

2. farriery: The profession of caring for horses' hoofs.

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Culture

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Hoofs have been depicted in various forms of art and literature, often symbolizing strength, power, and stability.

How to Memorize "hoofs"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a horse standing with its hoofs on the ground.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hoofs' with the feet of animals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Horses have hoofs, not claws'

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