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Fishhook

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Fishhook"

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Word	Definition
hooksnoun	A surname.
fish hooknoun	The International Phonetic Alphabet /ɾ/ character LATIN SMALL LETTER R WITH FISHHOOK, used to represent an alveolar tap.
hooknoun	A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.
fishing hooknoun	A (generally barbed) sharp curved implement used to catch fish using a line.
spring hooknoun	(fishing) An angler's snap-hook or spear-hook.
baithooknoun	(fishing) A hook that can be baited.
anglenoun	(geometry) A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).
gaffnoun	A tool consisting of a large metal hook with a handle or pole, especially the one used to pull large fish aboard a boat.
hooksetnoun	(fishing) A sharp motion made with a fishing rod in order to "set" the hook firmly into the mouth of the fish that has taken the bait.
fleshhooknoun	(historical) A hook designed to lift meat out of boiling water.
pirknoun	(fishing) A type of fishing lure consisting of a metal bar with a treble hook attached.
gorge hooknoun	(fishing) Two hooks separated by a piece of lead.
herlnoun	the fibrous shaft or barb of a feather (especially that of the ostrich or peacock) used to make artificial flies for angling
fishpolenoun	A fishing pole.
boulternoun	One who boults or sifts.
baitnoun	Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
spoonhooknoun	Alternative form of spoon hook. [Synonym of spoon lure.]
snaggernoun	(chiefly Ireland, UK) A person who reviews newly built properties to find issues to be remedied before the client buying the home moves in; someone who produces a snag list.
spoon-hooknoun	Alternative form of spoon hook. [Synonym of spoon lure.]
spinnernoun	A device that is spun in games to choose a number or symbol.