pothook
/pot-hook/US // ˈpɒtˌhʊk //UK // (ˈpɒtˌhʊk) //
锅盖头,壶口,锅盖,锅碗瓢盆
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a hook for suspending a pot or kettle over an open fire.
- : an iron rod, usually curved, with a hook at the end, used to lift hot pots, irons, stove lids, etc.
- : an S-shaped stroke in writing, especially as made by children in learning to write.
Examples
Bobby rose, as he spoke, and planted his feet accurately on the middle pothook of the hearthrug.
Besides, if that failed him, he had usually a pothook handy.
Sophie would demand from her seat by the pothook; and Mrs. Cloke would answer, smoothing her knees, "For the sake of the place."
He covered his hand with a cloth, seized the pothook which hung from the entrance of the chimney, and moved it laboriously aside.
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