Definition of hockle Hockle

hock•le

We found 9 definitions of hockle from 3 different sources.

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What does hockle mean?

Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • hockle (Noun)
    A knob in cordage caused by twisting against the lay.
  • hockle (Noun)
    spit, spittle.
  • hockle (Verb)
    To damage cordage by twisting against the lay.
  • hockle (Verb)
    To hamstring; to hock; to hough; to disable by cutting the tendons of the ham.
  • hockle (Verb)
    To mow, as stubble.
  • hockle (Verb)
    To spit.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • hockle (v. t.)
    To hamstring; to hock; to hough.
  • hockle (v. t.)
    To mow, as stubble.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • hockle
    hok′l, v.t. to hamstring. [See Hough.]

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