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hogging

adj · noun · verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Drooping at the ends; arching; in distinction from sagging.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, nautical, physical-sciences, transport

Examples

  • For a cantilevered beam, the steel reinforcement should be placed at the top to carry the hogging moment along the upper face.

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2

adj

Meaning 2

relating to hogging

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: engineering, machining, mechanical-engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

Examples

  • hogging pass, hogging cutter

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3

noun

Meaning 3

The targeting by men of overweight or obese women for sexual encounters, not due to sexual attraction but for amusement, or to take advantage of low self-esteem.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: slang, uncountable

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4

noun

Meaning 4

Taking up too much of something so others cannot use it.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • The child was hogging the arcade game.

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5

noun

Meaning 5

Making a rough cut to quickly remove material

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: engineering, machining, mechanical-engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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6

verb

Meaning 6

present participle and gerund of hog

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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History

Etymology

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