nuthook

Meanings

• Noun

  A hook or projection used to secure a nut or bolt in place.

  - "The nut was securely held in place with a nuthook."
  - "The mechanic used a nuthook to tighten the bolts on the engine."

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Variants

List of all variants of nuthook that leads to same result
nuthouse , nuthouses

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'hnutu,' meaning 'nut,' and 'hoc,' meaning 'hook.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nuthook' is also used in sailing to describe a hook used to secure a line to a spar or mast.

2. In the game of chess, a 'nuthook' is a move where a knight jumps to a square that is two squares in a horizontal or vertical direction and then one square perpendicular to that.

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Related Concepts

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1. nut: A circular component with a hollow center that is secured by a bolt or screw.

2. bolt: A type of fastener with a threaded shank that is used to join two objects.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'nuthook' has been used metaphorically to describe a person or situation that holds someone or something in place, often against their will.

How to Memorize "nuthook"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a nut with a hook attached to it. Imagine using the nuthook to secure the nut in place.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nuthook' with the idea of securing or holding something in place.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a nuthook is a tool used for nuts. Nuts are round and hold things together, while a hook is a shape used to catch or hold things. Putting these ideas together, you can remember that a nuthook is a tool for holding nuts in place.

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