■ noun ( plural ~s or hooves ) the horny part of the foot of an ungulate, especially a horse.
■ verb informal
1》 kick (a ball) powerfully.
2》 ( ~ it ) go on foot.
↘dance.
Phrases
on the ~
1》 (of livestock) not yet slaughtered.
2》 Brit. informal without proper forethought.
Derivatives
~ed adjective
~print noun
Origin
OE hōf , of Gmc origin.