Underhoof

adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Under the hooves of an animal. not-comparable
Adverb
  1. 1
    Under the hooves of an animal. not-comparable

    "It is worth noting that zebras might be even noisier in woodland than grassland habitats because of twigs and branches underhoof and so the chances of zebra prey remaining hidden when near to a predator are likely minimal."

Example

More examples

"It is worth noting that zebras might be even noisier in woodland than grassland habitats because of twigs and branches underhoof and so the chances of zebra prey remaining hidden when near to a predator are likely minimal."

Etymology

From under- + hoof.

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