What is the meaning of hock?

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noun

  • Any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (`hock' is British usage.
  • Tarsal joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals; corresponds to the human ankle.

verb

  • Leave as a guarantee in return for money.
    • usage: "pawn your grandfather's gold watch"
  • Disable by cutting the hock. .
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