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hoof
- pronunciation:
- hUf
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
hoofs, hooves |
| definition 1: |
the hard horny covering that encases the foot of certain mammals such as horses, pigs, and deer.
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| definition 2: |
the entire foot of such mammals.
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| definition 3: |
(informal) a human foot.
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
hoofed, hoofing, hoofs |
| definition 1: |
(informal) to walk (usu. fol. by it).
Let's hoof it to the store before closing time. |
| definition 2: |
(slang) to dance.
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| related words: |
dance |
| derivation: |
hooflike (adj.) |
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