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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

nuthook

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
nuthook
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A hook on a pole to pull down boughs for gathering nuts.

noun

A thief who steals by means of a hook.

Obsolete

noun

A bailiff who metaphorically hooks or seizes malefactors; a policeman; a constable.

Obsolete

Example Sentences

  • "Nuthook, nuthook, you lie."

Etymology

From nut + hook.

Usage

Inflected Forms

nuthooks (plural) nut-hook (alternative)

Phrases

panking pole

Frequently Paired Words

gaff panking pole

Synonyms

angler hooker police officer

Questions

What does nuthook mean?
A hook on a pole to pull down boughs for gathering nuts.
Where does nuthook come from?
From nut + hook.

How to pronounce nuthook

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