Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • transitive verb To tie together the feet or legs of.
  • transitive verb Informal To impede or disrupt in movement or action. synonym: hobble.

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  • verb Alternative spelling of hog-tie.

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  • Or perhaps hog-tie? I totally typoed this as hogtoe which is not a word but should be.

    July 19, 2007

  • Sounds like what corrupt politicians do to their constituents. Hogtoed again!

    July 19, 2007

  • Or perhaps a *natural* medicine? Take a teaspoon of hogtoe and call me in the morning.

    July 19, 2007

  • Like eye of newt? Gross!!

    July 19, 2007