hattock

noun

hat·​tock

ˈ(h)atə̇k

plural -s

1

obsolete : a small hat

2

dialectal, England

a

: a grain shock with the top protected by sheaves leaned slantingly against it heads down

b

: one of the two protecting sheaves

Word History

Etymology

hat entry 1 + -ock

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!