Synonyms: hock, hock-joint
Definition: tarsal joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals; corresponds to the human ankle
Similar words: articulatio, articulation, joint
Definition: (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
Synonyms: Rhenish, Rhine wine, hock
Definition: any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (`hock' is British usage)
Similar words: white wine
Definition: pale yellowish wine made from white grapes or red grapes with skins removed before fermentation
Synonyms: hock
Definition: disable by cutting the hock
Similar words: handicap, incapacitate, disable, invalid
Definition: injure permanently
Usage: He was disabled in a car accident
Definition: leave as a guarantee in return for money
Usage: pawn your grandfather's gold watch
Similar words: charge, consign
Definition: give over to another for care or safekeeping
Usage: consign your baggage