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hoof

/hʊf/ noun · British & US
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What does hoof mean?

noun

The hard, keratin-covered part of a horse's or other animal's foot, typically consisting of a single hoof or a pair of hooves. A blow or kick with the hoof.

Example

"The horse's hoof was trimmed by the farrier to prevent laminitis."

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