Hock
Hock noun - A place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody.
Usage example: some lowlife who had been in and out of hock most of his adult life
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Synonyms for Hock
Joint and hock are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Joint" instead a noun "Hock". slang substitute
Joint
Joint noun - A place where two or more things are united.
Both words in one sentence
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The hock is that backwards-knee-looking joint on a horse's rear legs.
Source: Rouge Angles of Satin
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