fishhook

noun

fish·​hook ˈfish-ˌhu̇k How to pronounce fishhook (audio)
: a usually barbed hook for catching fish

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And wrap it in a gorgeous (if somewhat twisted) album cover depicting a completely adorable baby underwater, grasping at a dollar bill on a fishhook? Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025 While preparing the Ohio pelican for travel, The Nature Center team discovered a fishhook in its throat and removed it. Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 9 Aug. 2025 If your home has a more nautical theme, a fishhook is the perfect choice. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 22 Feb. 2025 Word to the wise—don’t grab the tail: there are fishhooks and nails hidden behind the hairs. The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 27 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for fishhook

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fishhook was in the 14th century

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“Fishhook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fishhook. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.

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fishhook

noun
fish·​hook ˈfish-ˌhu̇k How to pronounce fishhook (audio)
: a usually barbed hook for catching fish

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