Definition of hook

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Hook (n.) A snare; a trap.

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Crampoons :: Crampoons (n.) A clutch formed of hooked pieces of iron, like double calipers, for raising stones, lumber, blocks of ice, etc..
Crook :: Crook (n.) A pothook.
Hooked :: Hooked (a.) Provided with a hook or hooks.
Hooking :: Hooking (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Hoo.
Unhook :: Unhook (v. t.) To loose from a hook; to undo or open by loosening or unfastening the hooks of; as, to unhook a fish; to unhook a dress..
Forehook :: Forehook (n.) A piece of timber placed across the stem, to unite the bows and strengthen the fore part of the ship; a breast hook..
Hooker :: Hooker (n.) A fishing boat with one mast, used on the coast of Ireland..
Barb :: Barb (v. t.) To furnish with barbs, or with that which will hold or hurt like barbs, as an arrow, fishhook, spear, etc..
Uncus :: Uncus (n.) A hook or claw.
Hamulus :: Hamulus (n.) A hook, or hooklike process..
Cast :: Cast (v. i.) To throw, as a line in angling, esp, with a fly hook..
Barbicel :: Barbicel (n.) One of the small hooklike processes on the barbules of feathers.
Cottrel :: Cottrel (n.) A trammel, or hook to support a pot over a fire..
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..
Unguis :: Unguis (n.) One of the terminal hooks on the foot of an insect.
Ravehook :: Ravehook (n.) A tool, hooked at the end, for enlarging or clearing seams for the reception of oakum..
Trawl :: Trawl (n.) A fishing line, often extending a mile or more, having many short lines bearing hooks attached to it. It is used for catching cod, halibut, etc.; a boulter..
Sickle :: Sickle (n.) A reaping instrument consisting of a steel blade curved into the form of a hook, and having a handle fitted on a tang. The sickle has one side of the blade notched, so as always to sharpen with a serrated edge. Cf. Reaping hook, under Reap..
Bricole :: Bricole (n.) A kind of traces with hooks and rings, with which men drag and maneuver guns where horses can not be used..
Squier :: Squid (n.) A fishhook with a piece of bright lead, bone, or other substance, fastened on its shank to imitate a squid..
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