Fishhook
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɪʃˌhʊk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fishhook is a noun meaning A barbed hook, usually metal, used for fishing.
Meaning
A barbed hook, usually metal, used for fishing.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To impale with a fishhook.
- (intransitive) To bend back on itself like a fishhook.
- (slang, card games) A jack (type of playing card).
Example Sentences
Others sprint off and take position — their jackal ears fully erect, their fishhook tails twitching like flags in a stiff wind.
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.
Word Forms
- fishhooks
- fish hook
- fishhooking
- fishhooked
Synonyms for fishhook
Depending on context, synonyms include angle, hook.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hooks, hook, baithook, angle, gaff, hookset.
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