Definition

A curved metal tool used for hanging or lifting meat, typically found in butcher shops or kitchens.

Example

The butcher used a meathook to hang the large cuts of meat in the cooler.

Conversation

Did you see that movie where the killer used a meathook?

Yeah, it was pretty terrifying!

I can't believe how realistic they made the meathook scenes.

Right? It definitely added to the horror factor.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'meathook' is formed from 'meat' (from Old English *mete*, meaning food or flesh) and 'hook' (from Old English *hōc*, meaning a curved or bent instrument). The term 'meathook' refers to a hook used for handling or hanging meat.

Memory Tip

Think of 'meat' as food or flesh and 'hook' as a curved tool — together, they describe a tool specifically designed for handling meat.

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