hoofed

1 of 2

adjective

ˈhu̇ft  ˈhüft  ˈhüvd  ˈhu̇vd 

variants or hooved

ˈhüvd  ˈhu̇vd 

: furnished with hooves : ungulate

hoofed

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of hoof entry 2

Examples of hoofed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The tranquil space is great for catching glimpses of the tall, hoofed residents or simply unwinding. — Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025

Sean Dyche’s rugged, resolute Burnley sides frequently recorded the highest share of forward passes in the Premier League over a season, but a large chunk of these were hoofed clearances. Scepticism about such route-one football predates the current era. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 14 May 2025

Eventually, Charlie separates from his hoofed friend at the end of the clip and walks to another window. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, 26 Jan. 2022

These goats are hoofed professionals—in the business of helping cities and towns (or anyone with some acreage in the weeds) maintain their land. — Camille Sauers, Chron, 30 Sep. 2021

Although horses sometimes pass through the reserve, towing supplies to local farmers, the solitary panda does not interact with these hoofed animals in the wild. — Lucy Hicks, Science | AAAS, 7 Dec. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1513, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

hoofed

adjective

ˈhu̇ft  ˈhüft  ˈhüvd  ˈhu̇vd 

variants or hooved

ˈhüvd  ˈhu̇vd 

: furnished with hooves : ungulate