hoofprint

[ hoof-print, hoof- ]

noun

1. the impression made by an animal's hoof.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hoofprint¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; hoof + print

Example Sentences

He is intimately acquainted with every gopher hole, hoofprint and drain cover on the club property.

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Bob himself pushed in, because he wanted to satisfy his mind with regard to the direction in which the hoofprint pointed.

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He found it without great difficulty, for a hoofprint always attracted Tad Butler's attention.

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He had two definite clues, the exploded shell and the V-shaped hoofprint.

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The left rear hoofprint of Cooks horse was marked by a V-shaped nick.

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Related Words

• footstep
• impression
• imprint