Definition of 'hock'

Noun

1. any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (`hock' is British usage)
      Synonyms: Rhine wine Rhenish
2. tarsal joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals; corresponds to the human ankle
      Synonyms: hock-joint

Verb

1. leave as a guarantee in return for money; "pawn your grandfather's gold watch"
      Synonyms: pawn soak
2. disable by cutting the hock

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