hoofprint

noun

Definition of hoofprintnext
as in footprint

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Recent Examples of hoofprint Many details on the Revuelto can be traced back to the limited-run Sián, which followed in the Reventón's hoofprints in helping Lamborghini bridge the gap between models. — Brendan McAleer, Car and Driver, 7 Apr. 2023 Climate policy does needs to address meat production and its outsized ecological hoofprint. — Jan Dutkiewicz, The New Republic, 19 May 2021 And the girls identified things that were mysterious to me, such as the hoofprints feral horses left on dirt roads or holes where a ground-dwelling owl might live. — Ted Conover, Harper's magazine, 22 July 2019 About 20 MarketFront hoofprints are still available for $5,000 apiece. — Alan Berner, The Seattle Times, 12 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoofprint
  1. footprint
  2. footstep
  3. tread
  4. print
  5. trail
  6. path
  7. footmark
  8. pug
Noun
  • The company ran into an issue ramping up production for its CO2 refrigeration business while consolidating its manufacturing footprint.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In New York, even as other mega-galleries trim their footprints, Gagosian recently opening a new flagship in New York.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of footprint
Noun
  • Smarter robot footsteps Quadruped robots are becoming increasingly common in industries ranging from warehouse automation to industrial inspection and search-and-rescue.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The 13-year-old previously attended Lambrook School, Windsor, alongside his brother and sister but will now follow in the footsteps of his father and uncle, Prince Harry, at the prestigious all-boys boarding school.
    — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of footstep
Noun
  • Even if many tread territory already worn out by Comedy Central in the mid-2000s, the sheer density ensures that some of them are bound to hit.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The race is far from over and DeepMind still has plenty of tread on its tires.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of tread
Noun
  • Per the outlet, she was found wrapped up in a leopard print blanket with flowers on her body and a birthday card from Christopher and their family dog.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
  • From far away, this tight-block print looks almost like a checkerboard pattern.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of print
Noun
  • Balance your day from trail to studio, couch to commute and everywhere in between.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Though there are plenty of lovely walking trails, even the park’s boat and trams tours will require some walking, so don’t expect to take it easy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of trail
Noun
  • The true spectacle requires being within the narrow path of totality.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Four months later, the minor issue hit, blocking their relatives’ paths to citizenship.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of path
Noun
  • Holmes is able to distinguish the separate tracks of two men from the many footmarks of the constables on the scene.
    — Hans-Dieter Sues, Smithsonian, 11 Sep. 2019
  • The back of his shirt bore footmarks, after people ran over him in the panicked crowd.
    — Alaska Dispatch News, Alaska Dispatch News, 2 Oct. 2017
Definition of footmark
Noun
  • After losing Noodle, Graziano spent some time fostering dogs before adopting his current pug, Milton.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Tilly, a 2-year-old pug, was brought into Arizona Humane Society’s trauma hospital in Phoenix, fighting for her life in late May.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 19 July 2026
Definition of pug

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