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fishhook
noun fish·hook \ˈfish-ˌhu̇k\
: a small curved piece of metal that is attached to the end of a piece of fishing line and used to catch fish
Full Definition of FISHHOOK
: a usually barbed hook for catching fish
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First Known Use of FISHHOOK
14th century
Rhymes with FISHHOOK
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FISHHOOK Defined for Kids
fishhook
noun fish·hook \ˈfish-ˌhu̇k\
Definition of FISHHOOK for Kids
: a hook used for catching fish
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