hock

US /hɑːk/
UK /hɑːk/
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jarret

a joint in the hind leg of a horse, cow, or other quadruped, corresponding to the human ankle but elevated.

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The horse sustained an injury to its hock during the race.
Le cheval a subi une blessure à son jarret pendant la course.
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The veterinarian examined the cow's swollen hock.
Le vétérinaire a examiné le jarret enflé de la vache.
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ankle jointtarsus
1.

mettre en gage, engager

to pawn (something)

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He had to hock his watch to pay for rent.
Il a dû mettre en gage sa montre pour payer le loyer.
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She decided to hock her grandmother's necklace.
Elle a décidé de mettre en gage le collier de sa grand-mère.
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pawnmortgagepledge