<p><b>2.</b> <fld>(Naut.)</fld> <def>See <er>Hogframe</er>.</def>
<p><b>3.</b> <fld>(Geol.)</fld> <def>A ridge formed by tilted strata; hence, any ridge with a sharp summit, and steeply sloping sides.</def>
<h1>Hogchain</h1> <Xpage=697>
<hw>Hog"chain`</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <def>A chain or tie rod, in a boat or barge, to prevent the vessel from hogging.</def>
<h1>Hogchoker</h1> <Xpage=697>
<hw>Hog"chok`er</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <fld>(Zo\'94l.)</fld> <def>An American sole (<spn>Achirus lineatus</spn>, <spn>or A. achirus</spn>), related to the European sole, but of no market value.</def>
<h1>Hogcote</h1> <Xpage=697>
<hw>Hog"cote`</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <def>A shed for swine; a sty.</def>
<h1>Hogfish</h1> <Xpage=697>
<hw>Hog"fish`</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <fld>(Zo\'94l.)</fld> <sd>(a)</sd> <def>A large West Indian and Florida food fish (<spn>Lachnol\'91mus</spn>).</def> <sd>(b)</sd> <def>The pigfish or sailor's choice.</def> <sd>(c)</sd> <def>An American fresh-water fish; the log perch.</def> <sd>(d)</sd> <def>A large, red, spiny-headed, European marine fish (<spn>Scorp\'91na scrofa</spn>).</def>
<h1>Hogframe</h1> <Xpage=697>
<hw>Hog"frame`</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <fld>(Steam Vessels)</fld> <def>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 <altname>hogging frame</altname>, and <altname>hogback</altname>.</def>
<h1>Hogged</h1> <Xpage=697>
<hw>Hogged</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>a.</tt> <fld>(Naut.)</fld> <def>Broken or strained so as to have an upward curve between the ends. See <er>Hog</er>, <tt>v. i.</tt></def>
<h1>Hogger</h1> <Xpage=697>
<hw>Hog"ger</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <def>A stocking without a foot, worn by coal miners at work.</def>
<h1>Hoggerel</h1> <Xpage=697>
<hw>Hog"ger*el</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <ety>[From the same source as <ets>hog</ets>; prob. orig., a sheep clipped the first year. See <er>Hog</er>.]</ety> <def>A sheep of the second year. <altsp>[Written also <asp>hogrel</asp>.]</altsp> <i>Ash</i>.</def>
<h1>Hoggerpipe</h1> <Xpage=697>
<hw>Hog"ger*pipe`</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <fld>(Mining)</fld> <def>The upper terminal pipe of a mining pump.</def>
<i>Raymond.</i>
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<h1>Hogger-pump</h1> <Xpage=698>
<hw>Hog"ger-pump"</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <fld>(Mining)</fld> <def>The for pump in the pit.</def>
<i>Raymond.</i>
<h1>Hoggery</h1> <Xpage=698>
<hw>Hog"ger*y</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <def>Hoggish character or manners; selfishness; greed; beastliness.</def>
<blockquote>Crime and shame And all their <b>hoggery</b>. <i>Mrs. Browning.</i></blockquote>
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