English Explanatory Dictionary

hockle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A knob in cordage caused by twisting against the lay.
verb
  1. To damage cordage by twisting against the lay.
verb
  1. to disable by cutting the tendons of the ham.
  2. To mow, as stubble.
noun
  1. spit, spittle
verb
  1. To spit.

Word forms

hockle hockles hockling hockled hocklin

Etymology

Probably from hackle, a brush once used for fraying flax, and related to heckle (“to tease”).

Synonyms

hamstring hock hough
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