Pothook (Noun)
Meaning
An S-shaped hook to suspend a pot over a fire.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The cook hung the heavy pot from the sturdy pothook over the open flames.
- A curved pothook was cleverly attached to the chimney, allowing for easy suspension of a pot.
- She carefully hung the kettle from the pothook, waiting for the water to boil.
- The rustic fireplace had a large iron pothook hanging from it, a relic from a bygone era.
- We secured the cooking pot to the pothook, adjusting it to achieve the perfect angle over the fire.