pothook

Definition of Pothook in English :

1. pothook

an S-shaped hook to suspend a pot over a fire

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Pothook

noun

1.

a curved or S-shaped hook used for suspending a pot over a fire

2.

a long hook used for lifting hot pots, lids, etc

3.

an S-shaped mark, often made by children when learning to write

noun

1.

an S-shaped hook for hanging a pot or kettle over a fire

2.

a hooked rod for lifting hot pots, etc.

3.

a curved or S-shaped mark in writing

n.

1. A bent or hooked piece of iron for hanging a pot or kettle over a fire.

2. A curved iron rod with a hooked end used for lifting hot pots, irons, or stove lids.

3. A curved, S-shaped mark made in writing.

4.

a. often pothooks Illegible handwriting or aimless scribbling.

b. Informal Stenographic writing.