breasthook

Questions

What does breasthook mean?

A horizontal timber fitted in the bows of a ship to add strength and to connect the sides to the stem.

Where does breasthook come from?

From breast + hook.

How to pronounce breasthook

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “breasthook”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “breasthook”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “breasthook” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.