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can hooks

can hooks is the plural of can hook.

Meaning of can hook

Noun

can hook (plural can hooks)

  1. (historical, timber industry) A hoisting device consisting of a short rope with flat hooks at each end, for hoisting casks or barrels by the ends of the staves.

Questions about can hooks

What is can hooks the plural of?
Can hooks is the plural of can hook.

Words near can hooks in the dictionary

  1. can do
  2. can do this all day
  3. can do with
  4. can haz
  5. can hook
  6. can hooks
  7. can house
  8. can houses
  9. can I buy you a drink
  10. can I come in
  11. can I help you

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