spring hook en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
- An angler's snap-hook or spear-hook.
- A latch or door-hook with a spring-catch for keeping it fast in the staple.
- (qualifier:locomotive engines) One of the hooks which fix the driving-wheel spring to the frame.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| spring hooks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |