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hooves

The correct spelling is hooves.

How to pronounce hooves

/huvz/
noun

IPA: /huvz/

Say it like: Hoo-ves

The correct spelling is hooves. The tip of a toe of an ungulate such as a horse, ox or deer, strengthened by a thick keratin covering. For example: "Get your hooves off me!"

Usage Examples

Get your hooves off me!

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The tip of a toe of an ungulate such as a horse, ox or deer, strengthened by a thick keratin covering.
  2. 2.The human foot.
  3. 3.An ungula.

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