Definitions

1. noun

a bend or curve in something (especially a river)

“The hock in the river made it difficult for the fishermen to navigate.”

2. noun

a joint of the leg between the ankle and the foot

“She injured her hock while playing soccer.”

3. noun

a device for attaching a horse’s leg to a hitching post

“The stable had several hocks to secure the horses.”

4. verb

to bend or curve (something) at a point

“The road hocked around the bend.”

5. verb

to secure or fasten (a horse’s leg) to a hitching post

“She hocked her horse to the post so it wouldn’t run away.”

6. verb

to cheat or swindle (someone) out of money

“He was accused of hocking his customers out of thousands of dollars.”

7. verb

to sell or trade (something, especially a security or commodity) at a low price

“The company was forced to hock its assets to stay afloat.”

8. noun

a type of strong, sweet white wine

“The restaurant offered a selection of German hocks to pair with their meals.”