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hochbend

transitive verbanimals

Tie cord above animal's hock

To fasten a cord above an animal's hock so the tendon tightens and the hind leg is restrained, preventing kicking (especially while milking).

Example in use

Gie the coo a hochbend afore ye staart tae milk.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/HOK-bend/

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