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mudhooks

mudhooks is the plural of mudhook.

Meaning of mudhook

Noun

mudhook (plural mudhooks)

  1. (slang) An anchor, as used in the game of crown and anchor.
    • These are marked with the four aces and a crown and anchor—the latter usually referred to as "The Old Mud-hook".1901 (August 21), “Gambling on Transports”, London Daily News, page: 8

Questions about mudhooks

What is mudhooks the plural of?
Mudhooks is the plural of mudhook.

Words near mudhooks in the dictionary

  1. mudhif
  2. mudhifs
  3. mudhole
  4. mudholes
  5. mudhook
  6. mudhooks
  7. mudhopper
  8. mudhoppers
  9. mudhouse
  10. mudhouses
  11. Mudi

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