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pothook

[pot-hoo k]
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noun
  1. a hook for suspending a pot or kettle over an open fire.
  2. an iron rod, usually curved, with a hook at the end, used to lift hot pots, irons, stove lids, etc.
  3. an S-shaped stroke in writing, especially as made by children in learning to write.
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Origin of pothook

First recorded in 1425–75, pothook is from the late Middle English word pottehok. See pot1, hook1
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Examples from the Web for pothook

Historical Examples

  • Besides, if that failed him, he had usually a pothook handy.

    The Sheriff of Badger

    George B. Pattullo

  • He 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

  • Sophie 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 Kipling

British Dictionary definitions for pothook

pothook

noun
  1. a curved or S-shaped hook used for suspending a pot over a fire
  2. a long hook used for lifting hot pots, lids, etc
  3. an S-shaped mark, often made by children when learning to write
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