noun
nuthook
Nuthook (noun) means a hook on a pole to pull down boughs for gathering nuts.
noun
1
A hook on a pole to pull down boughs for gathering nuts.
2
A thief who steals by means of a hook.
3
A bailiff who metaphorically hooks or seizes malefactors; a policeman; a constable.
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Etymology
From nut + hook.
Rhymes for nuthook
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What is the meaning of nuthook?
"nuthook" (noun) means a hook on a pole to pull down boughs for gathering nuts.
What are the different meanings of nuthook?
"nuthook" has 3 main meanings: 1. A hook on a pole to pull down boughs for gathering nuts; 2. A thief who steals by means of a hook; 3. A bailiff who metaphorically hooks or seizes malefactors; a policeman; a constable.