Fishhook: meaning, definitions and examples
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fishhook
[ ˈfɪʃˌhʊk ]
fishing equipment
A fishhook is a sharp curved piece of metal or wire attached to a fishing line, used for catching fish by impaling them in the mouth.
Synonyms
barb, fish hook, fishing hook
Examples of usage
- He carefully baited the fishhook before casting his line into the water.
- The fishhook got caught on a rock at the bottom of the river.
metaphorical usage
In a metaphorical sense, a fishhook can refer to something enticing or alluring that lures someone into a situation or commitment.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The attractive offer was like a fishhook, drawing in unsuspecting customers.
- His words were like a fishhook, reeling her in with promises of a better future.
Translations
Translations of the word "fishhook" in other languages:
🇵🇹 anzol
🇮🇳 मछली पकड़ने का काँटा
🇩🇪 Fischhaken
🇮🇩 kail pancing
🇺🇦 риболовний гачок
🇵🇱 haczyk wędkarski
🇯🇵 釣り針
🇫🇷 hameçon
🇪🇸 anzuelo
🇹🇷 olta iğnesi
🇰🇷 낚시 바늘
🇸🇦 خطاف السمك
🇨🇿 rybářský háček
🇸🇰 rybársky háčik
🇨🇳 鱼钩
🇸🇮 ribiška kljuka
🇮🇸 fiskikrókur
🇰🇿 балық аулау ілгегі
🇬🇪 თევზის კაუჭი
🇦🇿 balıqçılıq qarmağı
🇲🇽 anzuelo
Word origin
The fishhook is one of the oldest tools used by humans, with evidence of its existence dating back over 23,000 years. Early fishhooks were made from bones, shells, and thorns. As civilizations developed, metal fishhooks became more common. The concept of a fishhook as a metaphor for enticement or allure has been present in various cultures throughout history, symbolizing the idea of drawing someone in with something attractive but potentially dangerous.
See also: fish, fishbowl, fishery, fishily, fishing, fishmonger, fishwife, fishy.