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hog-ring

hog-ring is the alternative spelling of hogring.

Meaning of hogring

Noun

hogring (plural hogrings)

  1. A metal ring, clasp, or other device inserted in a pig’s snout to keep it from rooting up the ground.
  2. In upholstery of furniture or an automobile clasps of similar shape employed to hold the tension of a textile covering.

Forms of hog-ring

pluralhog-rings

Questions about hog-ring

What is hog-ring the alternative spelling of?
Hog-ring is the alternative spelling of hogring.

Words near hog-ring in the dictionary

  1. hog-plums
  2. hog-rabbit
  3. hog-rat
  4. hog-reeve
  5. hog-reeves
  6. hog-ring
  7. hog-rings
  8. hog-rubber
  9. hog-rubbers
  10. hog-slip
  11. hog-tie

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