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2. cloven-footed
adjective. of or relating to the cloven feet of ruminants or swine.
Etymology
- clovefote (English)
Sentences with cloven
1. Adjective
These digits do not play an important part in the function of the hoof but are a relic from a historical period when pig ancestors had feet instead of cloven hooves.
2. Verb, past participle
Animals also need to either have cloven hooves or chew their own cud to be kosher.
3. Noun, singular or mass
Large cloven hooves also help the moose to survive in its environment as the large surface area prevents the animal from sinking into snow and can also be used to clear snow to reveal food underneath.
