hock

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1. a. The tarsal joint of the hind leg of a digitigrade quadruped, such as a horse, corresponding to the human ankle but bending in the opposite direction.
   b. A joint in the leg of a domestic fowl similar to the hock of a quadruped.
2. A small cut of meat, especially ham, from the front or hind leg directly above the foot.

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(hŏk) Slang

1. The state of being pawned: put the diamonds in hock.
2. The state of being in debt: thought we'd never get out of hock.