Definition of hough

• n. - The joint in the hind limb of quadrupeds between the leg and shank, or tibia and tarsus, and corresponding to the ankle in man.
• n. - A piece cut by butchers, esp. in pork, from either the front or hind leg, just above the foot.
• n. - The popliteal space; the ham.
• n. - Same as Hock, a joint.
• v. t. - Same as Hock, to hamstring.
• n. - An adz; a hoe.
• v. t. - To cut with a hoe.