5 letter words ending in OUGH

hough

1. Parts of Speech: verb, noun
2. Definitions:
   • verb: to hamstring or disable by cutting tendons at the hock or knee; to chop or cut in pieces
   • noun: the knee joint of a horse, cow, or other hoofed mammal
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /haʊ/
   • UK: /haʊ/
4. Origin and Usage:
   • The word "hough" comes from the Old English word "hoh" which means "heel" or "hock".
   • The verb "hough" was commonly used in the past to disable animals, particularly horses, by cutting their tendons at the hock or knee.
   • The noun "hough" is still used in veterinary medicine to refer to the knee joint of a horse or cow.
5. Synonyms: hamstring, disable, chop, cut
6. Related Words:
   • chuck
   • clough
   • doughy
   • rough
   • slough
7. Example Sentences:
   • The rebels houghed the horses to prevent the enemy from using them.
   • After the accident, the horse was left with a permanent injury to its hough.

hough

1. Parts of Speech: verb, noun
2. Definitions:
   • verb: to hamstring or disable by cutting tendons at the hock or knee; to chop or cut in pieces
   • noun: the knee joint of a horse, cow, or other hoofed mammal
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /haʊ/
   • UK: /haʊ/
4. Origin and Usage:
   • The word "hough" comes from the Old English word "hoh" which means "heel" or "hock".
   • The verb "hough" was commonly used in the past to disable animals, particularly horses, by cutting their tendons at the hock or knee.
   • The noun "hough" is still used in veterinary medicine to refer to the knee joint of a horse or cow.
5. Synonyms: hamstring, disable, chop, cut
6. Related Words:
   • chuck
   • clough
   • doughy
   • rough
   • slough
7. Example Sentences:
   • The rebels houghed the horses to prevent the enemy from using them.
   • After the accident, the horse was left with a permanent injury to its hough.

Definition of Cough

Part of speech: Verb, Noun

Definition: To expel air from the lungs suddenly and noisily through the mouth, often involuntarily as a reflex action. A sudden expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a symptom of some respiratory diseases.

Pronunciation (US): /kɑf/

Pronunciation (UK): /kɒf/

Origin and Usage: The word "cough" originated from Middle English "coughen", which is related to Middle Dutch "kuchen" and German "keuchen". It has been used in English since the 14th century. Cough is a common symptom of respiratory illnesses like cold, flu, and pneumonia.

Synonyms: Hack, Wheeze, Choke, Gag, Clear throat

Related Words: Choke, Chirp, Clang, Clasp, Click

Example Sentences:

• She coughed to clear her throat before speaking.
• He has been coughing all night and has a fever.
• The cold caused her to cough and sneeze.
• The doctor advised him to take cough syrup for his persistent cough.