- plural of hoof.
hooves
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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The horses are characterised by their "large size, long legs, well-developed musculature, slender and elegant head -- set on a long, straight neck -- expressive eyes, high withers and sturdy hooves," he added.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
The list of wonders begins with the Quiet Storm: the handbuilt 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, summoning 577 ghostly horses with soft-soled trainers on their hooves, galloping across the countryside and destroying driving records.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
If the clomping hooves from the first horseman’s approaching steed got too loud, we’d just turn the music up.
From Salon ● Dec. 21, 2025
Villagers have awoken to a replica pony standing tall in place of a bronze metal statue which was cut down to its hooves last summer.
From BBC ● May 30, 2025
I climb in after Aunt Tess and then lean my head against the doorframe, feeling the rhythmic clop of the horses’ hooves down Massachusetts Avenue.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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