Definition of hog - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
- He tends to hog the remote control.
2.
machiningtr. TECH. US remove material quickly in machiningtr. TECH. US
- The machinist hogged out the excess metal.
3.
equestriantr. Dated UK clip a horse's mane very shorttr. Dated UK
- They decided to hog the horse's mane for the show.
Noun
1.
- He roared down the street on his shiny new hog.
2.
animalsTECH. any animal of the Suidae family, especially pigsTECH.
- The farm had several hogs roaming freely.
3.
- He was a hog, eating all the cookies alone.
4.
farmingDated UK young sheep that has not been shornDated UK
- The shepherd counted each hog in the flock.
5.
ship hullDated the effect of a ship's hull rising in the middleDated
- The ship's hog was noticeable during the inspection.
6.
manufacturingDated US device for mixing paper pulpDated US
- The factory's hog was essential for production.
Images of hog
any animal of the Suidae family, especially pigs 
young sheep that has not been shorn
Expressions with hog
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player who keeps the ball to themselves
John is such a ball hog during the game.
device or system that consumes a lot of water
The old washing machine was a real water hog compared to new models.
the complete commitment to an action or decision
She went the whole hog with her new business idea.
dominate news coverage excessively
The celebrity scandal hogged the headlines for weeks.
take more attention than others
She always tries to hog the limelight at parties.
consume food quickly and messily
Kids often eat like a hog when they're very hungry.
act with extreme excitement or without any control
When the sale started, shoppers went hog wild.
do something completely without holding back
When decorating, they decided to go the whole hog.
take all the focus so others are ignored
He always hogs all the attention at parties.
drive in a way that takes up too much road space
Don't hog the carriageway when overtaking other cars!
selfishly take more recognition than deserved
She always hogs the credit for team projects.
drive in a way that blocks others
He tends to hog the road during rush hour.
take all the attention for yourself in a group
He always tries to hog the spotlight at meetings.
extremely hungry
After the hike, I was hungry as a hog.
person or thing consuming more resources than necessary
The old machinery is a resource hog, wasting both time and energy.
enjoying wealth or luxury
They are living high on the hog in their new mansion.
enjoy a luxurious lifestyle with wealth and comfort
After winning the lottery, they lived high on the hog.
state or place of great happiness or pleasure
Winning the lottery put him in hog heaven.
driver staying in left lane blocking others
The left lane hog caused a long line of cars.
person who takes more than their share
He acted like a greedy hog at the buffet.
vehicle that uses a lot of gas
That old truck is a real gas-hog.
contest where participants call hogs
The county fair hosted a hog calling contest.
plant with edible seeds and climbing stems with curved pods
Hog peanut grows in the woods and climbs over bushes.
tropical American tree with edible yellow fruit
The hog plum tree grows abundantly in the tropics.
Origin of hog
Old English, hogg (young sheep)
Terms with hog included in their meaning
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Examples of hog in a sentence
She tends to hog the conversation during meetings. He hogged the material to shape the part. The technician hogged out the wood swiftly. It's common to hog the mane for polo matches. They always hog the horses before competitions. He customized his hog with new exhaust pipes.
Riding his hog gave him a sense of freedom. The hog was the largest animal at the fair. Wild hogs can be dangerous if provoked. Don't be such a hog with the snacks. She called him a hog for taking all the credit. The farmer sheared the hogs in spring. Each hog was tagged for identification. The engineers examined the hog for structural issues. The hog was evident after the ship's long voyage. The new hog improved the efficiency of the mill. They invested in a modern hog for better output.
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- French:accaparer, Harley, ...
- German:beanspruchen, großes Motorrad, ...
- Italian:monopolizzare, Harley, ...
- Spanish:acaparar, moto grande, ...
- Portuguese:monopolizar, motocicleta, ...
- Chinese:霸占, 哈雷摩托车, ...
- Japanese:独り占めする, 大型バイク, ...
- Arabic:اِسْتَأْثَرَ, هَارْلِي, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִשְׁתַּלֵּט, אוֹפְּנוֹעַ כָּבֵד, ...
- Russian:захватывать, большой мотоцикл, ...
- Ukrainian:забирати, мотоцикл, ...
- Hindi:हड़पना, बड़ी मोटरसाइकिल, ...
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