Vocabulary Entry

hock

|noun • verb

noun

A cut of meat from the hind leg of an animal, especially a pig.

Example Sentences

"We served hock as the main dish at the dinner party."

"The recipe calls for a smoked hock to add flavor to the soup."

"You can pair a hock with sauerkraut for a traditional meal."

verb

Example Sentences

"He decided to hock his guitar to pay for his rent."

"She had no choice but to hock her jewelry during hard times."

"If you're in a financial bind, you might consider hocking some of your collectibles."