boat-hook

noun

Meaning

A hook attached to a pole used for pulling or pushing boats, rafts, logs or other objects to or from the side of a boat.
(by extension) A pole or rod with such a hook at one end.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

boat hook(English)boathook(English)bid hook(English)hook(English)poleboat(English)cockboat(English)cock-boat(English)boat(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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