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pothook
[ pot-hook ]
noun
- a hook for suspending a pot or kettle over an open fire.
- an iron rod, usually curved, with a hook at the end, used to lift hot pots, irons, stove lids, etc.
- an S -shaped stroke in writing, especially as made by children in learning to write.
pothook
/ ˈpɒtˌhʊk /
noun
- a curved or S-shaped hook used for suspending a pot over a fire
- a long hook used for lifting hot pots, lids, etc
- an S-shaped mark, often made by children when learning to write
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Example Sentences
Bobby rose, as he spoke, and planted his feet accurately on the middle pothook of the hearthrug.
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Besides, if that failed him, he had usually a pothook handy.
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Sophie would demand from her seat by the pothook; and Mrs. Cloke would answer, smoothing her knees, "For the sake of the place."
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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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