hoof Synonyms
Another word for hoof
• noun (Context 1)
The hard, horny casing that protects the ends of the digits or toes of ungulate mammals, such as horses, cattle, and deer.
"The blacksmith carefully inspected the horse's left front ungula before applying the new shoe."
• noun (Context 2)
The entire foot of an ungulate mammal.
"The thunderous sound of thousands of hooves echoed across the plains as the great herd migrated."
• verb (Context 3)
To walk or travel on foot, especially over a long distance (often used with 'it').
"After our car broke down on the country road, we had to walk it all the way back to the nearest town."
• verb (Context 4)
To kick, trample, or strike with a hoof.
"The startled stallion hoofed the wooden door of his stall, leaving a massive splintered dent."
Opposites of hoof
The opposite of hoof shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: