Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hockle

A knob in cordage caused by twisting against the lay.

To damage cordage by twisting against the lay.

(transitive) to disable by cutting the tendons of the ham. / (transitive) To mow, as stubble.

(Tyneside, vulgar) spit, spittle

(Tyneside) To spit.

simple past tense and past participle of hockle

present participle of hockle