Armhook

Quick meaning: Armhook is a noun meaning A hook-like projection on the arm of a cephalopod, such as on the armhook squid (Gonatus fabricii).

Meaning

A hook-like projection on the arm of a cephalopod, such as on the armhook squid (Gonatus fabricii).

More Meanings

1. (folk dancing) A movement in which two people hook arms at the elbow and turn around each other.
2. A hook for maneuvering something using the arm.

Example Sentences

By the arrangement of these armhooks, it is possible for nurses to open doors while both hands are occupied.

Furthermore the armhooks of the Belemnoidea show a micro-texture and a mode of growth similar to the horny inner rings of the suckers of the Decabrachia.

The pushcarts and automobiles may be single painted cardboards inserted on wooden runners. The automobiles may be moved across the stage by a player behind the cardboard. A cloth armhook will hold it steady.

With a clap the first and second men take right armhook with own ladies, then left with each other, right with own ladies, then left with each other, and retire to the same places as at the finish of part A ;

Word Forms

• armhooks

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hook, mouthhook, squid, fishhook, fleshhook, baithook.

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