hoofbeat
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hoofbeat
Example Sentences
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The last hoofbeat evaporated in the autumn air.
From Slate ● May 15, 2019
In winter when the ground was frozen, the rattle of wheels and each distinct hoofbeat punctuated the winter quiet.
From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong
I know the warning hiss of the snake as he glides through the grasses, I know the timid hoofbeat of the antelope, I know the stealthy rustle of the wild hogs.
From The Argus Pheasant by Beecham, John Charles
He could not see the head of that column; he scarcely heard a soft hoofbeat.
From Desert Gold by Grey, Zane
They parted, and Cleave presently heard the rapid hoofbeat overtake the Silver Hill coach and at once change to a slower rhythm.
From The Long Roll by Johnston, Mary
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