What is another word for Hough?

Pronunciation: [hˈə͡ʊ] (IPA)

"Hough" is a word that has limited synonyms. It is a term that refers to the hindquarter of an animal, particularly a cow or ox. However, there are some rare synonyms that you can use interchangeably with "hough." These synonyms include "hamstring" and "gaskin." "Hamstring" refers to the tendons at the back of the thigh, which can be used to replace the term "hough" in some cases. On the other hand, "gaskin" is a term that describes the muscular part of the hind leg between the stifle and hock. Though they have different meanings, "hamstring" and "gaskin" can be used as synonyms for "hough" in certain contexts.

What are the hypernyms for Hough?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
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Usage examples for Hough

Hough-a hill name in east Yorkshire.
"Climbing in The British Isles. Vol. 1 - England"
W. P. Haskett Smith
378 Hough, John, President of Magdalen College, Oxford, vii.
"History of the English People, Index"
John Richard Green
Translation edited by Hough; in three volumes.
"The Approach to Philosophy"
Ralph Barton Perry

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