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English Thesaurus

1. an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	hook,
definition	:	a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something (noun.artifact)

member meronym	:	fishing gear, fishing rig, fishing tackle, rig, tackle,
definition	:	gear used in fishing (noun.artifact)

2. a spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	spar,
definition	:	a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging (noun.artifact)

part meronym	:	sailing ship, sailing vessel,
definition	:	a vessel that is powered by the wind; often having several masts (noun.artifact)

3. a sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	spike,
definition	:	each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves) (noun.artifact)