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hoofs
We have found lemma(root) word of hoofs : hoof.
Definitions
[huːf], (Noun)
Definitions:
- the horny part of the foot of an ungulate animal, especially a horse
(e.g: there was a clatter of hoofs as a rider came up to them)
- (in sport) a powerful kick of a ball
(e.g: he seems all too ready to launch a hoof upfield rather than pass properly)
Phrases:
- on the hoof
Origin
:
Old English hōf, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch hoef and German Huf
[huːf], (Verb)
Definitions:
- kick (a ball) powerfully
(e.g: he hoofed the ball 70 metres)
- go on foot
(e.g: I paid the check and hoofed it over to Jane Street)
Phrases:
- on the hoof
Origin
:
Old English hōf, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch hoef and German Huf
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