Hogtying: meaning, definitions and examples

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hogtying

 

[ hษ”ษกหŒtaษชษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical restraint

Hogtying is a method of restraining a person or animal by tying their hands and feet together. This technique is often used in various contexts, including law enforcement and animal control. It is important to note that hogtying should only be employed in situations where it is necessary to ensure safety. The term is derived from traditional practices used in ranching to control livestock, reflecting its origins in agricultural settings.

Synonyms

binding, restraining, tying up

Examples of usage

  • The officer decided against hogtying the suspect due to safety concerns.
  • After the rodeo, the cowboys hogtied the calves for branding.
  • The animal control officer used hogtying to safely restrain the aggressive dog.
  • Hogtying is sometimes criticized for its potential to cause injury.
  • The demonstration showed how to properly hogtie a calf.

Translations

Translations of the word "hogtying" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น amarraรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคเคงเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fesseln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengikat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฒ'ัะทัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wiฤ…zaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‹˜ๆŸใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท attacher

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ atar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baฤŸlama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌถ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุจุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svรกzรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zviazanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป‘็ผš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vezanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ binda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะนะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baฤŸlama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ atar

Etymology

The term 'hogtying' originally comes from American ranching practices, where it was used to immobilize livestock such as hogs for various purposes, including branding and veterinary treatment. The method involves tying the legs together in such a way that the animal cannot move effectively. This practice is believed to date back to the early 19th century, when cattle ranching became more widespread in the United States. The technique is indicative of the challenges faced by ranchers in managing their livestock and has evolved in its applications over time, including its use in law enforcement and animal control. Although hogtying can be effective in certain contexts, it has also sparked controversy and debate regarding the safety and ethical implications of restraining individuals or animals in such a manner. Today, the term is associated with both practical and controversial aspects of restraint.