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hock vs joint

joint vs hock

hock and joint both are nouns.

hock is not an adjective while joint is an adjective.

hock and joint both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hock Yes No Yes No
joint Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, joint is a hypernym of hock; that is, joint is a word with a broader meaning than hock:
  • hock: tarsal joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals; corresponds to the human ankle
  • joint: (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
Other hypernyms of hock include articulatio, articulation.
hock (noun) joint (noun)
tarsal joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals; corresponds to the human ankle marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking
any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (`hock' is British usage) junction by which parts or objects are joined together
a disreputable place of entertainment
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion
the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
hock (adjective) joint (adjective)
united or combined
involving both houses of a legislature
affecting or involving two or more
hock (verb) joint (verb)
disable by cutting the hock fasten with a joint
leave as a guarantee in return for money separate (meat) at the joint
provide with a joint
fit as if by joints
Difference between hock and joint

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