fleshhook

fleshhook
/flesh"hook'/, n.
1. a hook for use in lifting meat, as from a pot.
2. a hook to hang meat on.
[1275-1325; ME; see FLESH, HOOK]

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  • fleshhook — /ˈflɛʃhʊk/ (say fleshhook) noun 1. a hook for use in lifting meat, as from a pot. 2. a hook to hang meat on …  

  • fleshhook — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: Middle English, from flesh + hook 1. : a hook for lifting pieces of flesh (as from a pot) 2. : a hook on which to hang meat (as in a butcher shop) * * * /flesh hook /, n. 1. a hook for use in lifting meat, as from a pot …   Useful english dictionary

  • 1 Samuel 2 — 1 And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation. 2 There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither… …   The King James version of the Bible

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