fishhook
/ˈfɪʃˌhʊk/
noun
- A curved, sharp piece of metal or other material attached to a fishing line, used to catch fish by piercing their mouth.
- He baited the fishhook with a worm and cast his line into the lake.
- Be careful when handling a fishhook — the barb can easily snag your skin.
- She tied a small fishhook to the end of the line and dropped it into the creek.
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