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pothook

[ pot-hook ]

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.


pothook

/ ˈpɒtˌhʊk /

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of pothook1

First recorded in 1425–75, pothook is from the late Middle English word pottehok. See pot 1, hook 1
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Example Sentences

Bobby rose, as he spoke, and planted his feet accurately on the middle pothook of the hearthrug.

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

Sophie would demand from her seat by the pothook; and Mrs. Cloke would answer, smoothing her knees, "For the sake of the place."

He covered his hand with a cloth, seized the pothook which hung from the entrance of the chimney, and moved it laboriously aside.

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