ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hockle

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Hockle is a noun meaning A knob in cordage caused by twisting against the lay.

Meaning

A knob in cordage caused by twisting against the lay.

More Meanings

  1. To damage cordage by twisting against the lay.
  2. (transitive) to disable by cutting the tendons of the ham.
  3. (transitive) To mow, as stubble.
  4. (Geordie, vulgar) spit, spittle
  5. (Geordie) To spit.

Word Forms

Synonyms for hockle

Depending on context, synonyms include hamstring, hock, hough.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include knop, snick, knurl, hackle, hank, hook.

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