Definitions For Hough

Etymology 1

From Middle English hogh, houȝ, hoch, howghe, from {{inh, en, ang, hōh, t=heel, hough}}, from {{inh, en, gem-pro, *hanhaz, t=heel}}. {{doublet, en, hoo}}.

Pronunciation

(UK) /hɒk/ {{rhymes, en, ɒk}} {{homophones, en, hock}}

Noun

HOUGH (plural HOUGHs) The hollow behind the knee.

Verb

{{en-verb}} To hamstring.

Synonyms

hamstring, hock, hox

Hypernyms

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Derived terms

hougher

Etymology 2

See hoe, , agricultural tool.

Pronunciation

As hoe.

Noun

HOUGH (plural HOUGHs) {{obsolete spelling of, en, hoe}}

Verb

{{en-verb}} {{archaic spelling of, en, hoe}}

Etymology 3

From Middle English ho, howe, hogh, from {{inh, en, ang, hōh, t=a promontory}}.

Noun

HOUGH (plural HOUGHs) Alternate form of hoe