boathook

boat hook

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Definitions of boathook word

noun boathook a pole with a hook at one end, used aboard a vessel for fending off other vessels or obstacles or for catching a line or mooring buoy 3
noun boathook a long pole with a metal hook on one end, for maneuvering boats, logs, or rafts 3
noun boathook a hook mounted at the end of a pole, used to pull or push boats toward or away from a landing, to pick up a mooring, etc. 1
noun boathook A hook attached to a pole used for pulling or pushing boats, rafts, logs or other objects to or from the side of a boat. 0
noun boathook (by extension) a pole or rod which such a hook at one end. 0

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Origin of boathook

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

First recorded in 1605-15

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Parts of speech for Boathook

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boathook popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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