[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