hock
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for hock, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The joint on the hind leg of an animal such as a horse, dog, or pig, roughly equivalent to an ankle.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use hock
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
The "pawn" sense traces to a clipping of "hockamore", itself from German; the wine sense comes from Hochheim, a German wine-producing town.
Full origin of hock →Frequently asked questions
What does “hock” mean?
The word “hock” means the joint on the hind leg of an animal such as a horse, dog, or pig, roughly equivalent to an ankle. In plain terms, either the ankle-like joint on an animal's hind leg, or (informally) to pawn something for cash.
How do you pronounce “hock”?
“Hock” is pronounced hok (/hɑk/ in IPA).
How do you use “hock” in a sentence?
Here is “hock” used in a sentence: “The vet examined a swelling on the horse's hock.”
What part of speech is “hock”?
Depending on how it is used, “hock” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “hock” come from?
The word “hock” comes from German. The "pawn" sense traces to a clipping of "hockamore", itself from German; the wine sense comes from Hochheim, a German wine-producing town.
How many meanings does “hock” have?
“Hock” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the joint on the hind leg of an animal such as a horse, dog, or pig, roughly equivalent to an ankle.