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eyehook

American  
[ahy-hook] / ˈaɪˌhʊk /

noun

  1. hook and eye.

eyehook British  
/ ˈaɪˌhʊk /

noun

  1. a hook attached to a ring at the extremity of a rope or chain

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Etymology

Origin of eyehook

eye + hook 1

Example Sentences

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Screw a ½-inch eyehook into the top back corners of each frame.

From Southern Living

Thread one end of twine through each eyehook, and loosely tie them in the middle of the back of each frame.

From Southern Living

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