Easton's Bible Dictionary To hamstring, i.e., sever the "tendon of Achilles" of the hinder legs of captured horses (Joshua 11:6; 2 Samuel 8:4; 1 Chronicles 18:4), so as to render them useless. Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The joint in the hind limb of quadrupeds between the leg and shank, or tibia and tarsus, and corresponding to the ankle in man. 2. (n.) A piece cut by butchers, esp. in pork, from either the front or hind leg, just above the foot. 3. (n.) The popliteal space; the ham. 4. (n.) Same as Hock, a joint. 5. (v. t.) Same as Hock, to hamstring. 6. (n.) An adz; a hoe. 7. (v. t.) To cut with a hoe. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia HOUGH hok. See HOCK.

Multi-Version Concordance Hough (1 Occurrence) Joshua 11:6 And the LORD said unto Joshua, Be not afraid because of them: for to morrow about this time will I deliver them up all slain before Israel: thou shalt hough their horses, and burn their chariots with fire. (KJV JPS DBY WBS YLT)