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horse's hoof

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun horse's hoof has 1 sense
  1. horse's foot, horse's hoof - the hoof of a horse
    --1 is a kind of hoof
    --1 is a part of horse, Equus caballus
    --1 has parts: pastern, fetter bone; fetlock; fetlock, fetlock joint

Definitions from the Web

Horse's Hoof

Definition: The hoof of a horse, which is a horny, protective covering that surrounds the end of each digit of its foot.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: The hard, specialized structure that supports the weight of a horse.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: The entire hoof of a horse, including the walls, sole, frog, and heel.

Example sentence: The farrier carefully trimmed the horse's hoof to maintain its proper shape.

Related products: Horse Hoof Trimmer, Horse Hoof Pick, Horse Hoof Boot

Sense 2:

Noun: The hard outer covering of the horse's hoof, commonly known as the hoof wall.

Example sentence: The farrier applied a coat of polish to the horse's hoof to ensure it gleamed during the show.

Related products: Horse Hoof Polish, Horseshoes, Hoof Nails for Horses

Sense 3:

Noun: The concave underside of the horse's hoof, also referred to as the sole.

Example sentence: The farrier gently cleaned the horse's hoof sole before applying a protective coating.

Related products: Horse Hoof Boots, Horse Hoof Ointment, Horse Hoof Pads

Sense 4:

Noun: The triangular, elastic pad in the center of the horse's hoof, called the frog.

Example sentence: Regular exercise and walking on various surfaces help keep the horse's hoof frog healthy.

Related products: Horse Frog Support, Horse Hoof Conditioner, Horse Hoof Thrush Treatment

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