nuthook

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nuthook

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From nut + hook.

noun nuthooks · nut-hook

A hook on a pole to pull down boughs for gathering nuts.
obsolete A thief who steals by means of a hook.
Similar: angler, hooker
obsolete A bailiff who metaphorically hooks or seizes malefactors; a policeman; a constable. Nuthook, nuthook, you lie.
Similar: police officer

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@misc{nuthook_2026,
  title = {nuthook},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/nuthook},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}