fishhook
fishhook Lexical Profile
fishhook Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A curved, typically barbed piece of metal or other rigid material used for catching fish.
"He carefully tied the new fishhook onto the end of his line before casting it into the lake."
• verb
To curve or turn sharply back on itself in the shape of a hook.
"The mountain trail fishhooked around the large boulder, reversing direction toward the summit."
To snag, tear, or catch an object or person with, or as if with, a fishhook.
"The sharp branch fishhooked his sleeve as he ran through the dense thicket."
To insert a finger into the mouth, nostril, or eye of an opponent and pull forcefully (often considered an illegal foul in combat sports).
"The referee instantly penalized the fighter for attempting to fishhook his opponent during the grappling exchange."
Word Origin & Etymology
A compound word formed from the Middle English 'fissh' (fish) and 'hok' (hook), originating in the late 14th century.
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