cant hook

Meanings

• A tool used for lifting heavy objects, often resembling a large hook.

  - "The laborer used a cant hook to lift heavy sacks of grain."

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Rhymes

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hoot , shoot , boot , scoot

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Homophones

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1. Can't () :
   

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Variants

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cant hook , cant hooks

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Forms

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{"term"=>"Cant Hook (Verb)", "description"=>"To use a cant hook to lift or pull heavy objects."}

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Etymology

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Old English word 'cant' meaning a hook or a grappling hook, and 'hook' being a tool used for lifting or pulling.

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Trivia

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1. The cant hook was used extensively during the construction of the Egyptian pyramids.

2. The world record for the heaviest object lifted using a cant hook is held by the Russian strongman Tim Suhardja, who lifted a 10,556 kg (23,266 lbs) log on March 19, 2011.

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1. Winch: A mechanical device used for winding in a rope or a cable to lift or pull heavy objects.

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In literature, the cant hook has been used as a symbol of labor, strength, and resilience. In art, it has been depicted as a tool used by workers in various industries, such as construction, agriculture, and mining. In music, the cant hook has been used as a metaphor for various themes, such as perseverance, hard work, and overcoming obstacles.

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