hockle

hock·le

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hok-uh l]
- /ˈhɒk əl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hok-uh l]
- /ˈhɒk əl/

Definitions of hockle word

verb without object hockle (of a rope) to have the yarns spread and kinked through twisting in use. 1
noun hockle the spreading and kinking of the yarns in a rope strand. 1
verb hockle to spit 0
noun hockle A knob in cordage caused by twisting against the lay. 0
noun hockle (Geordie, vulgar) spit, spittle. 0
verb hockle To damage cordage by twisting against the lay. 0

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Parts of speech for Hockle

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hockle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

hockle usage trend in Literature

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