Dictionary Check: hock

"hock" is a valid word!

Scrabble 13 points
Words with Friends 13 points

Definition

noun

any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (‘hock’ is British usage)

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noun

tarsal joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals; corresponds to the human ankle

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verb

leave as a guarantee in return for money

Example: "pawn your grandfather's gold watch"
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verb

disable by cutting the hock

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