boathook
/ˈboʊtˌhʊk/
noun
- A long pole with a hook at one end, used to push or pull boats, grab ropes, or retrieve objects from the water.
- He used a boathook to grab the mooring line and pull the boat to the dock.
- The sailor reached out with a boathook to fend off the approaching dinghy.
- Keep a boathook handy in case you need to retrieve something that falls overboard.
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