ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Nuthook

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Nuthook is a noun meaning A hook on a pole to pull down boughs for gathering nuts.

Meaning

A hook on a pole to pull down boughs for gathering nuts.

More Meanings

  1. (obsolete) A thief who steals by means of a hook.
  2. (obsolete) A bailiff who metaphorically hooks or seizes malefactors; a policeman; a constable.

Example Sentences

Nuthook, nuthook, you lie.

Word Forms

Synonyms for nuthook

Depending on context, synonyms include angler, hooker.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include nut-hook, boothook, boathook, nutpick, canthook, hook.

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