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  1. 1. n. A Rhenish wine, of a light yellow color, either sparkling or still. The name is also given indiscriminately to all Rhenish wines. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. Alt. of Hough Source: opted
  3. 3. v. t. To disable by cutting the tendons of the hock; to hamstring; to hough. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (‘hock’ is British usage) Source: wordnet
  5. 5. n. tarsal joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals; corresponds to the human ankle Source: wordnet
  6. 6. v. leave as a guarantee in return for money Source: wordnet
  7. 7. v. disable by cutting the hock Source: wordnet
  8. 8. A Rhenish wine, of a light yellow color, either sparkling or still. The name is also given indiscriminately to all Rhenish wines. 1. (a) The joint in the hind limb of quadrupeds between the leg and shank, or tibia and tarsus, and corresponding to the ankle in man. (b) A piece cut by butchers, esp. in pork, from either the front or hind leg, just above the foot. 2. The popliteal space; the ham. To disable by cutting the tendons of the hock; to hamstring; to hough. Source: webster
  9. 9. A Rhenish wine, of a light yellow color, either sparkling orstill. The name is also given indiscriminately to all Rhenish wines. Source: adambom
  10. 10. v:19/n:81 n. tarsal joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals; corresponds to the human ankle v. disable by cutting the hock Source: ecdict

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