Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hoofbeat
Noun
/ˈhuːf.biːt/
Definition
The sound made by the hooves of a horse or similar animal when they strike the ground.
Examples
- The distant hoofbeat of the approaching horses echoed through the valley.
- As the rider urged the horse forward, the steady hoofbeat quickened.
- The hoofbeats resonated on the cobblestones as the parade approached.
Meaning
Hoofbeat refers to the rhythmic sound that is produced as a horse’s hooves come into contact with the surface while walking, trotting, or galloping.
Synonyms
- Gallop
- Trotting sound
- Clop
