fishhook
See also: fish hook
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Middle English fisch-hook, from Old English *fischōc (“fishhook”), equivalent to fish + hook. Cognate with Dutch vishaak (“fishhook”). In the sense of a jack (playing card), refers to the shape of the letter J on the card.
Pronunciation
Noun
fishhook (plural fishhooks)
- a barbed hook, usually metal, used for fishing
- Synonyms: angle, fishing hook, hook
- (slang) a jack (the playing card)
Translations
barbed hook for fishing
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References
- Weisenberg, Michael (2000) The Official Dictionary of Poker. MGI/Mike Caro University. →ISBN
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