Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gedge hook

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.66 in modern English

Syllables
gedge hook
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of hook used in coupling railway vehicles together.

Dated

Example Sentences

Etymology

Apparently named after a Mr. Gedge; the full name is not known. Often written as "gedge hook".

Usage

Inflected Forms

Gedge hooks (plural)

Questions

What does gedge hook mean?
A type of hook used in coupling railway vehicles together.
Where does gedge hook come from?
Apparently named after a Mr. Gedge; the full name is not known. Often written as "gedge hook".

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