hoofbound

[ hoof-bound, hoof- ]

adjective

1. (of horses and other hoofed animals) having the heels of the hoofs dry and contracted, causing lameness.

hoofbound

/ ˈhuːfˌbaʊnd /

adjective

1. vet science (of a horse) having dry contracted hooves, with resultant pain and lameness

Word History and Origins

Origin of hoofbound¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; hoof + -bound ¹