hook and eye

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /hʊk ænd ˈī/
- /hʊk ənd aɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /hʊk ænd ˈī/

Definitions of hook and eye words

noun hook and eye a two-piece clothes fastener, usually of metal, consisting of a hook that catches onto a loop or bar. 1
noun hook and eye a three-piece latching device consisting of a hook attached to a screw eye or an eyebolt and a separate screw eye or eyebolt that the hook engages as it bridges a gap, as one between a door and a jamb or a gate and a gatepost. 1
noun hook and eye Also called eyehook. the two-piece portion of such a device consisting of a hook and a screw eye. 1
noun hook and eye two-piece fastening 1
noun hook and eye closure, fastening: with hook and eye 1
noun hook and eye a fastening for clothes consisting of a small hook hooked onto a small metal or thread loop 0

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Origin of hook and eye

First appearance:

before 1620

One of the 42% oldest English words

First recorded in 1620-30

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Parts of speech for Hook and eye

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Hook and eye

hook and eye popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for hook and eye

noun hook and eye

snap — to make a sudden, sharp, distinct sound; crack, as a whip; crackle.
hook — a curved or angular piece of metal or other hard substance for catching, pulling, holding, or suspending something.
clamp — A clamp is a device that holds two things firmly together.
clip — A clip is a small device, usually made of metal or plastic, that is specially shaped for holding things together.
buckle — A buckle is a piece of metal or plastic attached to one end of a belt or strap, which is used to fasten it.

All 9 Synonyms of hook and eye

Antonyms for hook and eye

noun hook and eye

key — a small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt.

Just one Antonym for hook and eye

hook and eye

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Definitions of hook and eye words

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Origin of hook and eye

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Parts of speech for Hook and eye

hook and eye popularity

hook and eye usage trend in Literature

Synonyms for hook and eye

noun hook and eye

Antonyms for hook and eye

noun hook and eye

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