hoof

Example Sentences

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Their reconstruction reveals a tall crest running along the neck and torso, a row of spikes down the tail, and hooves that enclosed the toes.

From Science Daily

It is also used in carpet cleaners, laundry spot removers and even hoof polish for horses.

From New York Times

As far as we can tell, Henry Ford and other auto pioneers made no attempt to imitate the nostalgic clopping of hooves or the smell of, er, hay.

From New York Times

Ewing said Bold and Bossy lost two shoes and a hind hoof knocked some flesh off the heel of a front foot during her escapade, but she wasn’t seriously injured.

From Seattle Times

"We cannot talk about any strategy from Moscow," says Andrey Serenko from the Russian Centre for Contemporary Afghanistan Study who sees decision being made on the hoof.

From BBC