Hooflike, which means resembling or similar to the shape or structure of a hoof, has many synonyms that can be used interchangeably. Some of these synonyms include ungulate, cloven-hoofed, clawed, and pawed. Ungulate is a general term used to refer to any animal with hooves, while cloven-hoofed refers to animals like deer and cows that have split hooves. Clawed and pawed are typically used to describe animals with sharp or grasping hooves or toes, such as cats or birds of prey. Other synonyms for hooflike include digitigrade and plantigrade, which refer to the way an animal walks on its hooves or feet.