Definition of hook

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Hook (n.) See Eccentric, and V-hook..

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Pack :: Pack (n.) A shook of cask staves.
Trammel :: Trammel (n.) An iron hook of various forms and sizes, used for handing kettles and other vessels over the fire..
Goracco :: Goracco (n.) A paste prepared from tobacco, and smoked in hookahs in Western India..
Agrappes :: Agrappes (n. pl.) Hooks and eyes for armor, etc..
Down :: Down (n.) The soft under feathers of birds. They have short stems with soft rachis and bards and long threadlike barbules, without hooklets..
Uncinus :: Uncinus (n.) One of the peculiar minute chitinous hooks found in large numbers in the tori of tubicolous annelids belonging to the Uncinata.
Kranging Hook :: Kranging hook () A hook for holding the blubber while cutting it away.
Grubber :: Grubber (n.) One who, or that which, grubs; especially, a machine or tool of the nature of a grub ax, grub hook, etc..
Hooker :: Hooker (n.) A fishing boat with one mast, used on the coast of Ireland..
Sniggle :: Sniggle (v. t.) To catch, as an eel, by sniggling; hence, to hook; to insnare..
Arm :: Arm (v. t.) To cover or furnish with a plate, or with whatever will add strength, force, security, or efficiency; as, to arm the hit of a sword; to arm a hook in angling..
Eyehole :: Eyehole (n.) A circular opening to recive a hook, cord, ring, or rope; an eyelet..
Hamulose :: Hamulose (a.) Bearing a small hook at the end.
Hook :: Hook (n.) A piece of metal, or other hard material, formed or bent into a curve or at an angle, for catching, holding, or sustaining anything; as, a hook for catching fish; a hook for fastening a gate; a boat hook, etc..
Meak :: Meak (n.) A hook with a long handle.
Hang :: Hang (v. i.) To suspend; to fasten to some elevated point without support from below; -- often used with up or out; as, to hang a coat on a hook; to hang up a sign; to hang out a banner..
Pennant :: Pennant (n.) A rope or strap to which a purchase is hooked.
Breasthook :: Breasthook (n.) A thick piece of timber in the form of a knee, placed across the stem of a ship to strengthen the fore part and unite the bows on each side..
Shake :: Shake (n.) A shook of staves and headings.
Billman :: Billman (n.) One who uses, or is armed with, a bill or hooked ax..
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