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
- To damage cordage by twisting against the lay.
- (transitive) to disable by cutting the tendons of the ham.
- (transitive) To mow, as stubble.
- (Geordie, vulgar) spit, spittle
- (Geordie) To spit.
Word Forms
- hockles
- hockling
- hockled
- hocklin
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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