fishhook

[fish-hoo k]

noun

a hook used in fishing.

Origin of fishhook

First recorded in 1350–1400, fishhook is from the Middle English word fischhook. See fish, hook¹

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Examples from the Web for fishhook

Historical Examples of fishhook

It's a good sight easier to git a fishhook in 'n 'tis to git it out.
David Harum
Edward Noyes Westcott
Indians use the spines for fish-hooks, hence a common name, Fishhook Cactus, and the celebrated cactus candy is made from it.
Field Book of Western Wild Flowers
Margaret Armstrong
Hame (ain) is the French form of the Italian Amo, meaning “fishhook.”
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XXXIII, 1519-1522
Antonio Pigafetta
"That's so, and I'll bet a fishhook that one of them sneaked in here while we were at the boathouse," said Bob.
The Golden Boys and Their New Electric Cell
L. P. Wyman
Bend this into a U-shape, as shown, and file each end similar to the barb on a fishhook.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2
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