Throw-crook
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Throw-crook is a noun meaning (archaic, agriculture) A tool for twisting ropes out of straw.
Meaning
(archaic, agriculture) A tool for twisting ropes out of straw.
Example Sentences
two persons are engaged in the making of one rope with the throw-crook; whereas, with the spinner, four persons are only required to make three ropes
Word Forms
- throw-crooks
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thrawcrook, crampoon, cutwith, cradler, crock, trow.
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