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hocked

/hɑkt/ /hɔkt/

Meanings
verb
To disable by cutting the tendons of the hock; to hamstring; to hough.

Examples :

"The enraged farmer threatened to hock any cow that dared to jump the fence again, leaving it unable to walk properly. "
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Illustration properly

properly adverb

/ˈpɹɒ.pə.li/ /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li/

In a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably

"To get a good grade on the test, you need to answer the questions properly. "

Illustration grandmother

grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

A mother of someone's parent.

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

Illustration combination

combination noun

/kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.

"The combination of soft music and warm lighting created a relaxing atmosphere in the living room. "

Illustration necklace

necklace noun

/ˈnɛkləs/

An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.

"My grandmother wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the family dinner. "

Illustration afternoon

afternoon noun

/af.təɾˈnʉːn/ /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/ /ˌæf.tɚ.ˈnun/

The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.

"We usually have family dinner in the afternoon. "

Illustration incessantly

incessantly adverb

/ɪnˈsɛs.ənt.li/

In a manner without pause or stop, especially to the point of annoyance; not ceasing.

"He jabbered incessantly and annoyed everyone."

Illustration specified

specified adjective

/ˈspɛsɪfaɪd/

Thoroughly explained.

"The specified dress code for the party included a formal gown and black tie. "

Illustration security

security noun

/sɪˈkjɔːɹəti/ /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/

The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

"The family prioritized security by installing a strong lock on the front door. "

Illustration threatened

threatened verb

/ˈθɹɛt.n̩d/

To make a threat against someone; to use threats.

"He threatened me with a knife."

Illustration pawnbroker

pawnbroker noun

/ˈpɔːnˌbɹəʊ.kə(ɹ)/

A person who makes monetary loans at interest, taking personal property as security – which may be sold if not redeemed.

"The student needed money for tuition, so they took their grandmother's antique necklace to the pawnbroker. "

Illustration hamstring

hamstring noun

/ˈhæmstɹɪŋ/

One of the great tendons situated in each side of the ham, or space back of the knee, and connected with the muscles of the back of the thigh.

"The athlete felt a sharp pain in his hamstring after sprinting, suggesting a possible muscle strain. "

Illustration desperate

desperate noun

/ˈdɛsp(ə)ɹət/

A person in desperate circumstances or who is at the point of desperation, such as a down-and-outer, addict, etc.

"The desperate needed food and shelter. "