spring hook
sprɪŋ hʊk
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Definition of spring hook - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
hardwareTECH.metal hook that opens with a spring mechanismTECH.
  • He attached the keys to his belt using a spring hook.
2.
door latchTECH.latch with a spring-catch for doorsTECH.
  • The door stayed shut with the spring hook.
3.
fishingTECH.snap-hook used by anglersTECH.
  • He attached the bait to the spring hook.
fishing hook
4.
locomotive enginesDatedUKhook fixing the spring to a locomotiveDatedUK
  • The engineer checked the spring hook on the train.
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Images of spring hook

  • spring hook: metal hook that opens with a spring mechanism
    metal hook that opens with a spring mechanism
  • spring hook: latch with a spring-catch for doors
    latch with a spring-catch for doors
  • spring hook: snap-hook used by anglers
    snap-hook used by anglers
  • spring hook: hook fixing the spring to a locomotive
    hook fixing the spring to a locomotive

Expressions with spring

spring upv.
to rise or jump suddenly from a position
He sprang up from his chair when he heard the news.
spring chickenn.
person who is no longer young
She admitted she was no spring chicken anymore.
spring fromv.
move or jump suddenly from a place
The cat sprang from the tree onto the roof.
spring onv.
suddenly present something unexpected to someone
They sprang the news on us during dinner.
spring a trapv.
cause a trap to close suddenly
The hunter sprang a trap to catch the rabbit.
spring in your stepn.
lively and energetic manner of walking
After the raise, there was a spring in your step all day.

Expressions with hook

hook inv.
attach or secure using a hook
She hooked in the curtain to the rod.
hook intov.
connect or attach something to another
He hooked the trailer into the truck.
hook onv.
engage or become interested in something
She hooked on to the new project immediately.
hook upv.
form an association with someone
They hooked up with a local band for the tour.
hook up withv.
meet someone for a specific purpose
Let's hook up with them for lunch tomorrow.
off the hookadj.
relieved from a responsibility or burden
He was off the hook after the charges were dropped.
hook a leftv.
make a left turn while driving
At the next intersection, hook a left to reach the gas station.
hook a rightv.
turn right while driving or walking
At the next intersection, hook a right to reach the park.
on the hookadj.
caught in a difficult or dangerous situation
She found herself on the hook during the negotiations.
butcher's hookn.
hook used by butchers to hang meat
The butcher's hook held the heavy carcass securely.

Terms related to spring hook

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Examples of spring hook in a sentence

  • She used a spring hook to hang the plant.
  • He installed a spring hook on the garden gate.
  • The spring hook mechanism was easy to operate.
  • The spring hook secured the catch tightly.
  • He always carries a spare spring hook in his tackle box.
  • The mechanic replaced the broken spring hook on the old locomotive.

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  1. French:mousqueton, loquet à ressort, ...
  2. German:Federhaken, Federbefestigung, ...
  3. Italian:gancio a molla, gancio della molla, ...
  4. Spanish:gancho de resorte, gancho del resorte, ...
  5. Portuguese:gancho de mola, trinco de mola, ...
  6. Chinese:弹簧钩, 弹簧门闩, ...
  7. Japanese:スプリングフック, スナップフック, ...
  8. Arabic:خُطاف نابِضي, مِزْلاج نابِضي, ...
  9. Hebrew:וו קפיצי, תַּפְסָן קַפִּיצִי, ...
  10. Russian:пружинный крюк, пружинная защёлка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пружинний гачок, пружинна засувка, ...
  12. Hindi:स्प्रिंग हुक, स्प्रिंग कुंडी, ...
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