3. (Geol.) A ridge formed by tilted strata; hence, any ridge with a
sharp summit, and steeply sloping sides.
Hog"chain` (?), n. A chain or tie rod, in a boat or barge, to prevent
the vessel from hogging.
Hog"chok`er (?), n. (Zoˆl.) An American sole (Achirus lineatus, or A.
achirus), related to the European sole, but of no market value.
Hog"cote` (?), n. A shed for swine; a sty.
Hog"fish` (?), n. (Zoˆl.) (a) A large West Indian and Florida food fish
(LachnolÊmus). (b) The pigfish or sailor's choice. (c) An American
fresh-water fish; the log perch. (d) A large, red, spiny-headed,
European marine fish (ScorpÊna scrofa).
Hog"frame` (?), n. (Steam Vessels) A trussed frame extending fore and
aft, usually above deck, and intended to increase the longitudinal
strength and stiffness. Used chiefly in American river and lake
steamers. Called also hogging frame, and hogback.
Hogged (?), a. (Naut.) Broken or strained so as to have an upward curve
between the ends. See Hog, v. i.
Hog"ger (?), n. A stocking without a foot, worn by coal miners at work.
Hog"ger*el (?), n. [From the same source as hog; prob. orig., a sheep
clipped the first year. See Hog.] A sheep of the second year. [Written
also hogrel.] Ash.
Hog"ger-pipe` (-pp`), n. (Mining) The upper terminal pipe of a mining
pump. Raymond.
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Hog"ger-pump" (hg"gr-pmp`), n. (Mining) The top pump in the pit.
Raymond.
Hog"ger*y (?), n. Hoggish character or manners; selfishness; greed;
beastliness.
Crime and shame And all their hoggery.
Mrs. Browning.
Hog"get (?), n. [See Hog, and Hoggerel.] 1. A young boar of the second
year.