adj
hocked
Hocked (adj) means having a particular kind of hock (leg joint), as in an animal's description. Example: “The judge praised the horse's well-hocked hind legs.”
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Having a particular kind of hock (leg joint), as in an animal's description.
"I was on a running Morgan that could leave anything in six counties behind, and all she had was that short-hocked dapple pony."
— Dan Parkinson, Gunpowder Glory (1984)
"The judge praised the horse's well-hocked hind legs."
How to use hocked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes the shape or condition of an animal's hock joint.
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What does “hocked” mean?
The word “hocked” means having a particular kind of hock (leg joint), as in an animal's description. In plain terms, describes the shape or condition of an animal's hock joint.
How do you use “hocked” in a sentence?
Here is “hocked” used in a sentence: “The judge praised the horse's well-hocked hind legs.”
What part of speech is “hocked”?
“Hocked” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of hocked?
"hocked" (adj) means having a particular kind of hock (leg joint), as in an animal's description.
