Phrase guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
noun
An angler's snap-hook or spear-hook.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: fishing, hobbies, lifestyle
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noun
A latch or door-hook with a spring-catch for keeping it fast in the staple.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
One of the hooks which fix the driving-wheel spring to the frame.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: locomotive engines
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History
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