Meaning of the word hog in English

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hog

US /hɑːɡ/
UK /hɑːɡ/
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Noun

1.

a pig, especially a castrated male pig raised for meat

Example:
The farmer raised several hogs for market.
Wild hogs can be dangerous if provoked.
Synonym:
2.

a large, heavy motorcycle

Example:
He rode his custom hog down the highway.
A group of bikers on their hogs roared past.

Verb

1.

to take or use more than one's share of something

Example:
Don't hog all the blankets, it's cold in here!
He always hogs the remote control.
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