Meaning of hock

Definition of hock

(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; "pawn your grandfather's gold watch"
disable by cutting the hock

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