Grabhook

/ˈɡɹæbhʊk/ noun

Definition

A hook or curved device designed to grab, catch, or hold something securely.

Etymology

From English 'grab' + 'hook'; compound noun combining the concept of grabbing with a hook's shape.

Kelly Says

Ships use grabhooks to snag floating debris or fishing nets, and the design—curved to prevent slipping—shows how thousands of years of tools taught us what actually works.

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