Definition of hoof
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a curved covering of horn that protects the front of or encloses the ends of the digits of an ungulate mammal and that corresponds to a nail or claw
2
: a hoofed foot especially of a horse
on the hoof
of a meat animal
: before butchering : living
90¢ a pound on the hoof
hoof
verb
hoofed; hoofing; hoofs
Definition of hoof (Entry 2 of 2)
: to move on the feet
especially
: dance
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The first known use of hoof was before the 12th century
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