Definition of hook

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Hook (v. t.) To seize or pierce with the points of the horns, as cattle in attacking enemies; to gore..

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Hatstand :: Hatstand (n.) A stand of wood or iron, with hooks or pegs upon which to hang hats, etc..
Hookey :: Hookey (n.) See Hockey.
Hamulus :: Hamulus (n.) A hook, or hooklike process..
Hook :: Hook (n.) The projecting points of the thigh bones of cattle; -- called also hook bones.
Fishhook :: Fishhook (n.) A hook for catching fish.
Jig :: "Jig (n.) A trolling bait, consisting of a bright spoon and a hook attached..
Grubber :: Grubber (n.) One who, or that which, grubs; especially, a machine or tool of the nature of a grub ax, grub hook, etc..
Foothook :: Foothook (n.) See Futtock.
Nuthook :: Nuthook (n.) A hook at the end of a pole to pull down boughs for gathering the nuts.
Skid :: Skid (n.) A shoe or clog, as of iron, attached to a chain, and placed under the wheel of a wagon to prevent its turning when descending a steep hill; a drag; a skidpan; also, by extension, a hook attached to a chain, and used for the same purpose..
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..
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..
Hooker :: Hooker (n.) A sailor's contemptuous term for any antiquated craft.
Seta :: Seta (n.) One of the movable chitinous spines or hooks of an annelid. They usually arise in clusters from muscular capsules, and are used in locomotion and for defense. They are very diverse in form..
Hooker :: Hooker (n.) A Dutch vessel with two masts.
Barb :: Barb (v. t.) To furnish with barbs, or with that which will hold or hurt like barbs, as an arrow, fishhook, spear, etc..
Snell :: Snell (n.) A short line of horsehair, gut, etc., by which a fishhook is attached to a longer line..
Fancywork :: Fancywork (n.) Ornamental work with a needle or hook, as embroidery, crocheting, netting, etc..
Router :: Router (n.) A plane with a hooked tool protruding far below the sole, for smoothing the bottom of a cavity..
Paternoster :: Paternoster (n.) A line with a row of hooks and bead/shaped sinkers.
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