pelican hook

pel·i·can hook

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pel-i-kuh n hoo k]
- /ˈpɛl ɪ kən hʊk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pel-i-kuh n hoo k]
- /ˈpɛl ɪ kən hʊk/

Definitions of pelican hook words

noun pelican hook a hooklike device for holding the link of a chain or the like, consisting of a long shackle with a hinged rod held closed with a sliding ring. 1
noun pelican hook a hinged hook that can be quickly secured or released by a sliding ring 0

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Parts of speech for Pelican hook

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pelican hook popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% 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.

pelican hook usage trend in Literature

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