safety hook
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of safety hook
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Fortunately, officers with the sheriff's office were able to use a safety hook to pull the animal out of the water.
From Fox News • Mar. 14, 2022
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