hock

(noun) any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (`hock' is British usage). Synonyms: Rhine wine, Rhenish.

(noun) tarsal joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals; corresponds to the human ankle. Synonyms: hock-joint.

(verb) leave as a guarantee in return for money. Synonyms: pawn, soak. Example: "Pawn your grandfather's gold watch."

(verb) disable by cutting the hock.