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Definition of hoof
Hoof Hoof Hoof, n.
On the hoof, of cattle, standing (on the hoof); not
slaughtered. Hook Hook, n. (Geog.)
A spit or narrow cape of sand or gravel turned landward at
the outer end; as, Sandy Hook.
hoof Cloven Clo"ven, p. p. & a.
from Cleave, v. t.
To show the cloven foot or hoof, to reveal a devilish
character, or betray an evil purpose, notwithstanding
disguises, -- Satan being represented dramatically and
symbolically as having cloven hoofs.
Hoof Hoof Hoof, n.; pl. Hoofs, very rarely Hooves. [OE. hof,
AS. h[=o]f; akin to D. hoef, G1huf, OHG. huof, Icel. h[=o]fr,
Sw. hof, Dan. hov; cf. Russ. kopuito, Skr. [,c]apha.
[root]225.]
1. The horny substance or case that covers or terminates the
feet of certain animals, as horses, oxen, etc.
On burnished hooves his war horse trode. --Tennyson.
2. A hoofed animal; a beast.
Our cattle also shall go with us; there shall not a
hoof be left behind. --Ex. x. 26.
3. (Geom.) See Ungula.
Hoof Hoof Hoof, v. i.
1. To walk as cattle. [R.] --William Scott.
2. To be on a tramp; to foot. [Slang, U.S.]
To hoof it, to foot it.
