hoof

• Substantif désignant le revêtement corné dur qui protège l'extrémité des membres de certains mammifères, comme les chevaux, les bovins et les cervidés.

A noun referring to the hard, horny covering on the foot of certain mammals, such as horses, cows, and deer.

pluriel irrégulier

1. Animal footA2formal

   The horny part of the foot of an ungulate animal, such as a horse, cow, or deer.

   sabot d'un ongulé

   • The horse's hoof was injured on the rocky trail.
   • Cows have cloven hooves that help them walk on soft ground.
   • The farrier trimmed the donkey's hooves carefully.

   Synonymesfoottrotter

2. Slang for footB2informal

   Used humorously or informally to refer to a human foot.

   Pied (familier/humoristique)

   • Get your hooves off the table!
   • He lifted his hooves onto the ottoman after a long day.
   • She kicked off her shoes and wiggled her hooves.

   Synonymespawtrotter

• Verbe signifiant aller, danser ou se déplacer à pied, souvent utilisé de manière informelle ou dans des expressions idiomatiques.

A verb meaning to walk, dance, or move on foot, often used informally or in idiomatic expressions.

1. Walk or danceB2informalamerican

   To walk, especially in a lively or energetic manner; also used informally to mean to dance.

   marcher d'un pas vif / danser

   • We hoofed it to the store because we missed the bus.
   • He was hoofing down the street with a spring in his step.
   • They spent the night hoofing at the club.

   Synonymesboogiedancesteptraipsetripwalk

2. Kick with hoofC1formal

   To strike or kick with the hoof, as a horse or other hoofed animal does.

   Ruer (en frappant avec le sabot)

   • The horse hoofed the ground impatiently.
   • The stallion hoofed the fence in frustration.
   • The mule hoofed the bucket, spilling water everywhere.

   Synonymeskickstamptrample