dog hook
- noun
- US
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garfio
- The lumberjack used a dog hook to roll the heavy logs across the forest floor.
Examples
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He learned how to grip the dog hook properly to avoid injury while moving logs.
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You need a sturdy dog hook when working with large timber.
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A dog hook is essential for moving heavy logs.
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He used a dog hook to lift the log.
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The lumberjack skillfully used a dog hook to maneuver the massive logs into position.
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For safety, make sure you have a durable dog hook when you're handling large pieces of wood.
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To efficiently move the logs, he relied on a sturdy dog hook designed for heavy lifting.
Synonyms
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9.9
A strong wooden or metal pole with a sharp tip and hook used to move logs
A long wooden tool with a sharp metal point used to lift and roll logs
A strong bar with a pointed end used to move heavy logs
A long handle with a metal hook used to move and turn logs
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is partly compositional: 'hook' (a curved implement) combined with 'dog' (a metal support for logs) suggests a tool associated with handling logs, so a learner who knows the technical sense of 'dog' could infer the meaning. However, the necessary sense of 'dog' is specialized and uncommon for B1 learners, and the specific form 'sturdy lever with a sharp spike' is more specific than the general sense of 'hook', so the relation is not fully predictable.
Etymology
Dog hook comes from the image of a sharp hook that grips wood like a dog's bite. One popular story says the dog part means 'to hold', because the tool digs into a log so a worker can 'move' and 'roll' heavy timber. That's why dog hook means a strong lever used to grab and move logs.