Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A tool used by smiths in twisting bars of iron.
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Examples
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Solly (Prof.) on the want of a hand-hook for the cultivator, 1 on barks for tanning, 493
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They need only cutting off close with the hand-hook, in summer.
Rural Architecture Being a Complete Description of Farm Houses, Cottages, and Out Buildings Lewis Falley Allen 1845
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RUG HOOKING, learn to hand-hook small decorative rugs, instructor Suzanne Moulton; 6-8 p.m.,
unknown title 2009
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