The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word HOOF
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More clues leading to the result HOOF
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What does HOOF mean?
HOOF noun- The tip of a toe of an ungulate such as a horse, ox or deer, strengthened by a thick keratin covering.
- The human foot.
- An ungula.
- To trample with hooves.
- To walk.
- To dance, especially as a professional.
- (football (soccer)) To kick, especially to kick a football a long way downfield with little accuracy.