Definition of Hogged

1. Adjective. (of a ship) so weakened as to sag at each end.

Exact synonyms: Broken-backed
Category relationships: Ship
Similar to: Bulging, Convex

Definition of Hogged

1. a. Broken or strained so as to have an upward curve between the ends. See Hog, v. i.

Definition of Hogged

1. Verb. (past of hog) ¹

2. Adjective. (nautical) Broken or strained so as to have an upward curve between the ends. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hogged

1. hog [v] - See also: hog

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hogged

hogchokers
hogcote
hogcotes
hogen
hogens
hogeschool
hogeschools
hogfish
hogfishes
hogframe
hogframes
hogg
hoggan-bag
hoggaster
hoggasters
hogged (current term)
hogger
hogger-pump
hogger pump
hogger pumps
hoggerel
hoggerels
hoggeries
hoggerpipe
hoggers
hoggery
hogget
hoggets
hoggin
hogginess

Literary usage of Hogged

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. An American Glossary by Richard Hopwood Thornton (1912)
"1769 A sorrel Horse. . . .his mane hogged last May.—Dublin Mercury, Sept. 25. (NED) 1778 The horse a dark grey, with a hog mane, bob tail, &c. ..."

2. Questions and Answers on Law: Alphabetically Arranged, with References to by Asa Kinne (1855)
"INSURANCE—PERILS OF SEAS—ORDINARY COURSE OF NAVIGATION—STRAINED—VESSEL hogged—LIABILITY OF UNDERWRITERS. A vessel being, in the ordinary course of her ..."

3. The Publications of the Harleian Society by Harleian Society (1878)
"1627 May 15 Thomas, son of Henry Hogget May 15 Frances, dau. of Henry hogged June 3 Denis, the Bastard who was Laid in the parish May 31 George & Harie, ..."

4. The Complete Foxhunter by Charles Richardson (1908)
"It must be neat, too, about the mane and tail, and if the mane happens to be hogged care should be taken that the machine is constantly taken over the neck. ..."

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