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noun
A hook-like projection on the arm of a cephalopod, such as on the armhook squid (Gonatus fabricii).
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noun
A movement in which two people hook arms at the elbow and turn around each other.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: folk dancing
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noun
A hook for maneuvering something using the arm.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
From arm + hook.
