sand crack

noun

Veterinary Pathology.

1. a crack or fissure in the hoof of a horse, extending from the coronet downward toward the sole, caused by a dryness of horn.

sand crack

noun

1. vet science a deep crack or fissure in the wall of a horse's hoof, often causing lameness See also toe crack quarter crack

Word History and Origins

Origin of sand crack¹

First recorded in 1745–55