hock

/hˈɑk/

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Noun
any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (`hock'' is British usage)
Noun
tarsal joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals; corresponds to the human ankle
Verb
leave as a guarantee in return for money; "pawn your grandfather''s gold watch"
Verb
disable by cutting the hock

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