cloven hoof
nounDefinition of cloven hoof
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: a foot (as of a sheep) divided into two parts at its distal extremity
2
[ from the traditional representation of Satan as cloven-hoofed ]
: the sign of devilish character
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Other Words from cloven hoof
cloven-hoofed
\ ˈklō-vən-ˌhu̇ft 
, -ˌhüft , -ˌhu̇vd , -ˌhüvd \
adjective
, -ˌhüft , -ˌhu̇vd , -ˌhüvd \
adjective
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This story has everything: cloven hooves on the run, a major urban city, an air of mystery—and all without animal carnage or service interruptions? — Cady Drell, Marie Claire, "This Story of Two Runaway Goats Has a Ridiculously Happy Ending," 21 Aug. 2018 Their bodies are built for harsh desert conditions, from their cloven hooves and extra-long eyelashes to their cactus-chewing mouths. — Elaina Zachos, National Geographic, "This is How Camels Can Eat Spikey Cacti," 30 May 2018 In contrast, cloven hooves are an external characteristic. — Rabbi Avi Weiss, Jewish Journal, "The rationale for the dietary laws," 9 Apr. 2018 To the Jewish-controlled press: as a creature with horns, a cloven hoof, and a long tail. — Philip Bump, Washington Post, "When Nazis rallied in Manhattan, one working-class Jewish man from Brooklyn took them on," 17 Oct. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'cloven hoof.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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cloven hoof
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of cloven hoof
: a foot of some animals (such as sheep, goats, or cows) that is divided into two parts
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cloven hoof
nounKids Definition of cloven hoof
: a hoof (as of a sheep or cow) with the front part divided into two sections
cloven hoof
nounMedical Definition of cloven hoof
Other Words from cloven hoof
cloven-hoofed
\ -ˈhu̇ft
, -ˈhüft
, -ˈhu̇vd , -ˈhüvd \
adjective
, -ˈhüft
, -ˈhu̇vd , -ˈhüvd \
adjective