Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
boat-hook
Noun
/ˈboʊt hʊk/
Definition
A long pole with a hook on one end, used on boats for retrieving objects or pulling them closer.
Examples
- The sailor used the boat-hook to grab the floating dock line.
- When the fish slipped from her hands, she quickly reached for the boat-hook to retrieve it.
- Always keep a boat-hook on board for emergencies.
Meaning
A boat-hook is a tool designed to help boaters manage lines, retrieve objects from the water, or moor their vessels safely.
Synonyms
- Hook
- Gaff
- Telescoping pole
