Home›Browse›C›cloven hoofcloven hoofOur editors are putting together more complete content — check back in about 20 minutescloven hoofcloven hoof — nounnoun1. a hoof that is split into two parts, as in cows or sheep1.nounDefinitiona hoof that is split into two parts, as in cows or sheepExampleThe goat's cloven hoof left a clear print in the mud.