hogtie

[ hawg-tahy, hog- ]

verb (used with object)

, hog·tied, hog·ty·ing.

1. to tie (an animal) with all four feet together.
2. to hamper or thwart:

   Repeated delays hogtied the investigation.

hogtie

/ ˈhɒɡˌtaɪ /

verb

1. to tie together the legs or the arms and legs of
2. to impede, hamper, or thwart

Word History and Origins

Origin of hogtie¹

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95; hog + tie