1hoof 
/ˈhʊf/ noun
plural hooves /ˈhʊf/ noun /ˈhu:vz, ˈhʊvz/ also hoofs [count] : the hard covering on the foot of an animal (such as a horse or pig) — see picture at horse; see also cloven hoof
on the hoof 1 of an animal : while still living : before being killed for meat
▪ The cattle cost $1.20 a pound on the hoof. 2 informal, of people : while doing something else
▪ She ate lunch on the hoof to get the report done on time.
▪ The cattle cost $1.20 a pound on the hoof.
▪ She ate lunch on the hoof to get the report done on time.
— hoofed /ˈhʊft/ adjective
▪ hoofed animals
/ˈhʊft/ adjective ▪ hoofed animals
