Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hogtying

verb

/ˈhɔɡˌtaɪɪŋ/

Definition

The act of tying a person’s hands and feet together, often to restrain them.

Examples

The police officer was trained in hogtying techniques for apprehending suspects safely.
As a part of the rodeo, the cowboys often practiced hogtying for competitions.
The emergency responders used hogtying to secure the patient for transport.

Meaning

Hogtying is a method used to immobilize an individual by binding their limbs in a specific manner, typically associated with the practice of restraining animals but can also apply to human contexts.