HOCKED Synonyms

• bound by or as if by an oath

• an article deposited as security

• a person used by another to gain an end

• (chess) the least powerful piece; moves only forward and captures only to the side; it can be promoted to a more powerful piece if it reaches the 8th rank

• borrowing and leaving an article as security for repayment of the loan

• leave as a guarantee in return for money

• one of the tendons at the back of the knee

• make ineffective or powerless

• cripple by cutting the hamstring

• tarsal joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals; corresponds to the human ankle

• of or relating to the Rhine River and the lands adjacent to it

• any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (`hock' is British usage)

• the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)

• washing something by allowing it to soak

• submerge in a liquid

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• cover with liquid; pour liquid onto

• leave as a guarantee in return for money

• beat severely

• make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)

• become drunk or drink excessively

• fill, soak, or imbue totally

• heat a metal prior to working it

• any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (`hock' is British usage)