Fishhook

Pronunciation: /fɪʃ.hʊk/

Definitions of fishhook

noun a sharp curved or barbed instrument for catching fish

Example Sentences

A1 I caught a fish using a fishhook.

A2 She accidentally got a fishhook stuck in her finger.

B1 The fisherman carefully baited the fishhook before casting his line.

B2 The rusty fishhook had been left behind by the previous angler.

C1 The intricate design of the fishhook indicated it was handmade by a skilled craftsman.

C2 Archaeologists discovered ancient fishhooks made from bone in the excavation site.

Examples of fishhook in a Sentence

formal The fisherman carefully baited the fishhook before casting it into the water.

informal I always make sure to double check that my fishhook is secure before I start fishing.

slang I snagged my fishhook on a rock and lost my biggest catch of the day.

figurative Her words were like a sharp fishhook, piercing through his defenses and leaving him vulnerable.

Grammatical Forms of fishhook

• past tense: fishhooked
• plural: fishhooks
• comparative: more fishhook
• superlative: most fishhook
• present tense: fishhooks
• future tense: will fishhook
• perfect tense: have fishhooked
• continuous tense: is fishhooking
• singular: fishhook
• positive degree: fishhook
• infinitive: to fishhook
• gerund: fishhooking
• participle: fishhooked

Origin and Evolution of fishhook

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'fishhook' originated from the combination of 'fish' and 'hook', referring to a hook used for catching fish.

Evolution of the word: The usage of 'fishhook' has remained consistent over time, as it continues to refer to a hook used for catching fish.