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meathook Synonyms
Another word for meathook
Choosing another word for meathook depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A strong, heavy metal hook used in butcher shops and cold-storage rooms to suspend carcasses or large cuts of meat.
Usage Example
"The butcher hung the sides of beef from a heavy steel gambrel inside the walk-in cooler."
Strong
gambrel
• noun (Context 2)
(slang, usually in the plural) A person's hand or fist, especially a large, rough, or powerful one.
Usage Example
"He told the dockworker to keep his clumsy meathooks off the fragile cargo."
Strong
mitt
paw
hand
fist
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Meathook. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/meathook