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
Nick and hock are semantically related. in British slang topic. In some cases you can use "Nick" instead a noun "Hock".
Nick
Nick noun - A V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface.
Nearby Words: nicked, Nicky, Nicki, Nickie
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