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hock

/hɒk/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does hock mean?

noun, verb

A hock is the joint of a leg of meat, especially of a fowl or a rabbit. To hock is to sell or offer for sale, especially in a casual or irregular manner.

Example

"The butcher sold the hock of lamb at a low price."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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