sproat

[ sproht ]

noun

, Angling.

1. a fishhook having a circular bend.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sproat¹

1865–70; named after W. H. Sproat, 19th-century English angler

Example Sentences

Photographer Ian Sproat said his "heart was ripped out" when he saw the damage, while Hexham MP Guy Opperman described being "utterly stunned".

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Photographer Ian Sproat also travelled to the site as the story spread.

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Photographer Ian Sproat said his "heart was ripped out" when he saw the damage, while Hexham MP Guy Opperman described being "utterly stunned".

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Mr Sproat said he "drove straight over" from North Shields when he found out it had been felled.

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Photographer Ian Sproat said his "heart was ripped out" when he saw the damage.

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