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hoofbeat

[ hoof-beet, hoof- ]

noun

  1. the sound made by an animal's hoof in walking, running, etc.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of hoofbeat1

First recorded in 1840–50; hoof + beat
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Example Sentences

They parted, and Cleave presently heard the rapid hoofbeat overtake the Silver Hill coach and at once change to a slower rhythm.

She could hear the pounding of the steer's hoofs, and less distinctly the pattering hoofbeat of the pony.

The hoofbeat came a third time, a little nearer, and then no more.

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