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fishhook definition

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This page has two definitions of fishhook in English. Fishhook is a noun. Also define these 0 related words and terms: .

See also: fish hook

English

Different types of fish hooks

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Etymology

From Middle English fisch-hook, from Old English *fischōc (fishhook), equivalent to fish +‎ hook. Cognate with Dutch vishaak (fishhook). In the sense of a jack (playing card), refers to the shape of the letter J on the card.

Pronunciation

Noun

fishhook (plural fishhooks)

  1. a barbed hook, usually metal, used for fishing
    Synonyms: angle, fishing hook, hook
  2. (slang) a jack (the playing card)

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