Meaning & use

Hooves

noun·Everyday

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The hard, horny coverings on the feet of certain mammals, such as horses, cows, and deer.

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The horses' hooves clattered loudly on the cobblestone street.

A farrier trims the hooves of horses to keep them healthy.

A note on using this word

Both "hooves" and "hoofs" are accepted plurals of "hoof," though "hooves" is more common in everyday usage.

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