What does HOCKS mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. The joint in the hind leg of a four-legged animal, such as a pig or horse, between the knee and the fetlock.

2. A cut of meat from the hind leg of a pig or sometimes other animals, typically cured or smoked.

Pronunciations:

US: /häks/

UK: /hɒks/

Origin and Usage:

The word "hocks" originated in the early 16th century and is derived from the Middle Low German word "hoke," meaning "heel." It was originally used to refer to the heel of a horse or other animal, but later came to refer specifically to the joint in the hind leg of a four-legged animal. The word is most commonly used in reference to the cut of meat from the hind leg of a pig, which is often cured or smoked to make ham.

Synonyms:

None

Related Words:

hooks, shock, stock

Example Sentences:

1. He rubbed the horses hocks to soothe the soreness.
2. The butcher recommended the smoked hocks for the soup.