Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pothook
noun
/ˈpōtˌho͝ok/
Definition
A pothook is a cooking utensil that is used to suspend a vessel over a fire.
Examples
- During our camping trip, we used a pothook to hang the pot over the campfire.
- The old-fashioned kitchen had several pothooks hanging from the beam for cooking over an open flame.
Meaning
Specifically, it refers to a hook made of metal or wire that is used to hold a pot or cauldron over a flame or fire.
Synonyms
- pot hanger
- hook
