What is "hock" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "hock": any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (`hock' is British usage)

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /hɑk/

Pronunciation in UK: /hɒk/

Meaning of "hock": leave as a guarantee in return for money

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /hɑk/

Pronunciation in UK: /hɒk/

Meaning of "hock": tarsal joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals; corresponds to the human ankle

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /hɑk/

Pronunciation in UK: /hɒk/

Meaning of "hock": disable by cutting the hock

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /hɑk/

Pronunciation in UK: /hɒk/

Synonyms:

pledge, borrow, give security,