Hooks For Landing Fish Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	noun • a sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock • a spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail • an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish
	30%	9		To make a rough landing without the use of landing gear
	verb • land on the underside without the landing gear
	28%	9		Landing aid that helps to shorten the landing distance
	noun • a small parachute or articulated flap to reduce the speed of an aircraft

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New York Times13 Aug 2005	Across 10
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2	An emergency landing without the use of landing gear
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6	Pole for landing fish The Guardian Quick - 07 Dec 2005	The Guardian Quick / 07 Dec 2005
7	To make a rough landing without the use of landing gear