What does houghing mean?
verb
The act of houghing, or cutting through the leg just above the hoof of a horse, typically to prevent it from moving or to kill it. This is often done in a slaughterhouse or for humane euthanasia.
Example
"The butcher had to hough the animal quickly and humanely to end its suffering."
Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.