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Hock (Noun)

Tarsal joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals; corresponds to the human ankle.

Nouns denoting animals.

A veterinarian specialized in treating equine hocks to help restore joint mobility in injured horses.
The horse's hock was severely strained, causing it to show signs of pain and limp while walking.
Due to the severe strain on the hock, the athlete was forced to withdraw her showjumping horse from competition.
Regular exercise can help prevent degenerative joint disease in the hocks of older horses.
The trainer massaged the horse's hock to loosen up the muscles and tendons surrounding the joint.

Any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (`hock' is British usage).

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Fine German hock wine is difficult to find in local stores, but it makes any occasion special.
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A crisp bottle of cold German hock was the perfect choice for a hot summer evening by the pool.
He selected a good choice of wines consisting of an old favourite and an interesting white German hock.
A sip or two of dry hock on warm evenings does much to enhance the pleasure of being in Germany and tasting regional harvest varieties local, sometimes a rehydration with cool cold to wine cellar to the normal on a really hot day.