toe crack

noun

1. a sand crack on the front of the hoof of a horse.

toe crack

noun

1. vet science a sand crack occurring on the forepart of the hind foot of a horse

Word History and Origins

Origin of toe crack¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

So far as causation is concerned, toe-crack stands in a class almost by itself.

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The dotted lines indicate the portion of wall to be removed in the complete operation for complicated toe-crack.

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The best and simplest artificial appliance for holding the borders of a toe crack together is the Vachette clasp.

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The shoe in toe crack should have a clip on each side of the fissure and should be thicker at the toe than at the heels.

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