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hogtie
[ hawg-tahy, hog- ]
verb (used with object)
, hog·tied, hog·ty·ing.
- to tie (an animal) with all four feet together.
- to hamper or thwart:
Repeated delays hogtied the investigation.
hogtie
/ ˈhɒɡˌtaɪ /
verb
- to tie together the legs or the arms and legs of
- to impede, hamper, or thwart
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