pothook
[ pot-hook ]
/ ˈpɒtˌhʊk /
noun
a hook for suspending a pot or kettle over an open fire.
an iron rod, usually curved, with a hook at the end, used to lift hot pots, irons, stove lids, etc.
an S-shaped stroke in writing, especially as made by children in learning to write.
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Example sentences from the Web for pothook
Besides, if that failed him, he had usually a pothook handy.
The Sheriff of Badger|George B. PattulloSophie would demand from her seat by the pothook; and Mrs. Cloke would answer, smoothing her knees, "For the sake of the place."
Actions and Reactions|Rudyard KiplingHe covered his hand with a cloth, seized the pothook which hung from the entrance of the chimney, and moved it laboriously aside.
The Pursuit|Frank (Frank Mackenzie) Savile
British Dictionary definitions for pothook
pothook
/ (ˈpɒtˌhʊk) /
noun
a curved or S-shaped hook used for suspending a pot over a fire
a long hook used for lifting hot pots, lids, etc
an S-shaped mark, often made by children when learning to write
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