boat hook

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boat hook

A pole with a metal point and hook at one end used especially to maneuver logs, rafts, and boats.

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boat hook - pole-handled hook used to pull or push boats

hook - a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something

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While the sea of history remains calm the ruler-administrator in his frail bark, holding on with a boat hook to the ship of the people and himself moving, naturally imagines that his efforts move the ship he is holding on to.

War and Peace by Tolstoy, Leo View in context

It was with difficulty held to the rocks by a boat hook, for the current rushed furiously round the point.

Adventure of the Black Fisherman by Irving, Washington View in context

The crew had been able to muster but six firearms, so most of them were armed with boat hooks, axes, hatchets and crowbars.

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