What does fishhook mean?
Fishhook means A barbed hook, usually metal, used for fishing..
Fishhook
/ˈfɪʃˌhʊk/ · noun
Meaning
A barbed hook, usually metal, used for fishing..
Definitions by Sense
- A barbed hook, usually metal, used for fishing.
- (slang, card games) A jack (type of playing card).
- (transitive) To impale with a fishhook.
- (intransitive) To bend back on itself like a fishhook.
Example Sentences
The two basic types of fishhooks are almost equally represented within the site, with composite fishhooks exhibiting only a slightly higher relative frequency than that of bentwoods.
Others sprint off and take position — their jackal ears fully erect, their fishhook tails twitching like flags in a stiff wind.
Synonyms for fishhook
Antonyms for fishhook
Related Words
Word Forms
- fishhooks
- fish hook
- fishhooking
- fishhooked
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for fishhook?
Common synonyms include angle, fishing hook, hook.
What is the opposite of fishhook?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use fishhook in a sentence?
The two basic types of fishhooks are almost equally represented within the site, with composite fishhooks exhibiting only a slightly higher relative frequency than that of bentwoods.
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