BOATHOOK

Etymology

Noun

boathook (plural boathooks)

A hook attached to a pole used for pulling or pushing boats, rafts, logs or other objects to or from the side of a boat.

Synonyms: setting-pole, gaff, setter, pole-hook, hitcher

(by extension) A pole or rod with such a hook at one end.

Source: Wiktionary



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