fleshhook

fleshhook: \\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: Middle English, from flesh + hook

1. : a hook for lifting pieces of flesh (as from a pot)

2. : a hook on which to hang meat (as in a butcher shop)

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/flesh"hook'/, n.

1. a hook for use in lifting meat, as from a pot.

2. a hook to hang meat on.

[1275-1325; ME; see FLESH, HOOK]

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fleshhook — noun A hook designed to lift meat out of boiling water. It was the custom of Elis sons (the priest) that when any man brought a sacrifice to God, the priests servant came while the flesh was boiling with a fleshhook in his hand … Wiktionary
fleshhook — /ˈflɛʃhʊk/ (say fleshhook) noun 1. a hook for use in lifting meat, as from a pot. 2. a hook to hang meat on …
fleshhook — /flesh hook /, n. 1. a hook for use in lifting meat, as from a pot. 2. a hook to hang meat on. [1275 1325; ME; see FLESH, HOOK] * * * … Universalium
1 Samuel 2 — 1 And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation. 2 There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither… … The King James version of the Bible

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