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boathook.

A hook attached to a pole used for pulling or pushing boats, rafts, logs or other objects to or from the side of a boat.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbəʊtˌhʊk/Received-Pronunciation/ˈboʊtˌhʊk/General-American
  1. A hook attached to a pole used for pulling or pushing boats, rafts, logs or other objects to or from the side of a boat.

  2. A pole or rod with such a hook at one end.

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Where this word comes from

From boat + hook.

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