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.

Synonyms
- Restraint
- Bondage
- Securing
- Tying up