fishhook

[ fish-hook ]

noun

1. a hook used in fishing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fishhook¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, fishhook is from the Middle English word fischhook. See fish, hook ¹

Example Sentences

"That's so, and I'll bet a fishhook that one of them sneaked in here while we were at the boathouse," said Bob.

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It's a good sight easier to git a fishhook in 'n 'tis to git it out.

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The Bishop amused himself and Coley by saying, as he hung a fishhook on this man's nose-hook, 'Naso suspendis adunco.'

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"I know what you mean, Mr Gerrard, but——" she bent her head, and began to tie on a fishhook to the line she was carrying.

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No normal boy goes abroad on any day, save Sunday, without a fishhook and line in his pocket.

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