Hock-jointWordNet Explorer
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noun
tarsal joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals; corresponds to the human ankle
Words in this synset: hock
noun
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
noun
the back limb of a quadruped
noun
any of a number of mammals with hooves that are superficially similar but not necessarily closely related taxonomically