Hough Common

Hough has 6 different meanings across 1 category:

Definitions

Noun

The hollow behind the knee.

Obsolete spelling of hoe

Alternative form of hoe

In plain English: A hough is a type of gardening tool you use to dig and prepare the ground.

"She used a hough to loosen the soil before planting seeds."

Verb

To hamstring.

Archaic spelling of hoe.

In plain English: It means to use a hoe to work the soil.

"She houghed the garden with practiced ease."

Proper Noun

A surname.

Example Sentences

"She used a hough to loosen the soil before planting seeds." noun

"The hough of the deer was covered in thick fur during winter." noun

"A skilled butcher knew how to split and prepare the animal's hough for sale." noun

"In old farming regions, people would hang a piece of meat from the hough to dry." noun

"She houghed the garden with practiced ease." verb