fishhook
2 synonyms for fishhook, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small curved hook with a barb, normally made of metal, that is used to catch fish.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
fishing hook
How to use fishhook
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
bait a fishhook
barbed fishhook
rusty fishhook
tie on a fishhook
It is an everyday, neutral word that suits both casual talk and careful writing.
Etymology
The word comes from Middle English fisch-hook, which goes back to an Old English form meaning the same thing. It is simply fish combined with hook, and Dutch has a matching word, vishaak.
Full origin of fishhook →Frequently asked questions
What is a fishhook?
A fishhook is a curved, barbed hook, usually made of metal, that is used to catch fish.
Is fishhook one word or two?
Fishhook is a standard spelling, and fish hook and fish-hook are also used as alternative forms. All of them mean the same thing.
What is the plural of fishhook?
The plural is fishhooks.
