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Meaning of 'hough' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Hough [ n.]
- The joint in the hind limb of quadrupeds between the leg and shank, or tibia and tarsus, and corresponding to the ankle in man.
- A piece cut by butchers, esp. in pork, from either the front or hind leg, just above the foot.
- The popliteal space; the ham.
- Same as Hock, a joint.
- An adz; a hoe.
2 . Hough [ v. t.]
- Same as Hock, to hamstring.
- To cut with a hoe.

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houdah houghed houghing houlet hoult hound hound's-tongue hounded houndfish hounding

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