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hook vs pothook

pothook vs hook

hook and pothook both are nouns.

hook is a verb but pothook is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hook Yes No Yes No
pothook Yes No No No
As nouns, pothook is a hyponym of hook; that is, pothook is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hook:
  • hook: a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
  • pothook: an S-shaped hook to suspend a pot over a fire
Other hyponyms of hook include anchor, ground tackle, tenterhook.
hook (noun) pothook (noun)
a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent an S-shaped hook to suspend a pot over a fire
a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer
a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket
a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something
a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
a catch for locking a door
anything that serves as an enticement
a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook
hook (verb) pothook (verb)
approach with an offer of sexual favors
entice and trap
secure with the foot
to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug)
fasten with a hook
catch with a hook
hit with a hook
hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left
make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle
make off with belongings of others
take by theft
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
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