metal hook

collocation in English

meaningsofmetalandhook

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metal
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈmet.əl/us
/ˈmet̬.əl/
a chemical element, such as iron or gold, or a mixture of such elements, such as steel, that is generally hard and strong, and through which electricity and heat ...
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hook
noun[C]
uk
/hʊk/us
/hʊk/
a curved device used for catching or holding things, especially one attached to a surface for hanging ...
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(Definition ofmetalandhookfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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These cages were then suspended with ametalhookinside larger rectangular plastic boxes (five cages per box) that were 55 cm long and 41 cm high.
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Usually, each name is written on a separate wooden plaque and hung from a smallmetalhook, or held in place by wooden girders.
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On some older systems, the poles were raised and lowered using a long pole with ametalhook.
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Players use ametalhook, and have to hang it from rings suspended above them in order to swing from beam to beam.
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A flesh-hook is ametalhookwith a long handle used to pull meat out of a pot or hides out of tan-pits.
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The rod is attached to a scale or balance via a thinmetalhook.
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Ametalhookwas found in the cranium.
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Themetalhooksystem for the rolling stock has since been replaced by magnetic connectors.
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It consists of a turnbuckle, usually attached at the base of the anchor windlass, and ametalhookwith two curved fingers that grab one link of a chain.
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It consists of a round wooden handle with a strongmetalhookabout 8 long projecting at a right angle from the center of the handle.
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The gaff is ametalhookon the end of a pole used to hook through the fish's body in place of a more humane landing net.
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The drawing-in girl took over after the warp threads had been wound onto the take-up beam, and drew each thread through the harness and reeds using a longmetalhook.
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While the variety with ametalhookmay be more versatile, the nylon loop weighs less, is less expensive, and can be safely carried in a pocket.
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The brain was misleadingly thought only to be the origin of mucus, so it was reduced to liquid, removed with metal hooks, and discarded.
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He became known for his strength and was said to be able to fold gold and straighten out metal hooks.
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Some of the adult male participants carry kavadis that are attached to their bodies via metal hooks and small spears that pierce their skin.
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It is usually hung on the tree with strings or small metal hooks.
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It consisted of four large plates of steel held on the body by broad metal hooks over the shoulders and a belt around the waist.
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Each winding was connected to the next dowel by means of metal hooks and eyes, which also provided the electrical connection.
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