hawksbeak

/ˈhɔːksbiːk/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fishing hook, or the Old English word for a type of fishhook, also known as a rostellum, used to secure a fish.

“The fisherman carefully attached the hawksbeak to the line, ready to catch the next big catch.”

Synonyms

  • fishhook
  • rostellum

Antonyms

  • fish release