A small, hooked tool used to pull buttons through buttonholes, especially on old-fashioned shoes and gloves.
Compound of 'button' and 'hook,' literally describing a hook-shaped implement designed for button-related tasks.
The buttonhook is a perfect example of how everyday objects required specialized tools in the past—Victorian boots had so many tiny buttons that a special hook became essential, and you can still find them at antique shops.
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