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adjective • Quick, smart; sharp, active, brisk or nimble; lively. • Quick-witted; witty. • Harsh; severe. noun • A short line of horsehair, gut, monofilament, etc., by which a fishhook or lure is attached to a longer (and usually heavier) line. verb • To tie a hook to the end of a fishing line with a snell knot. | ||||||||
| 44% | 6 | A fishing line attached to a baited hook | ||||||
noun • the person who plays offensive or defensive tackle on a football team • gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails • gear used in fishing • (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage, typically opposite one of the offensive guards • (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground verb • accept as a challenge • put a harness • seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball | ||||||||
| 43% | 12 | A method of fishing in which a second line is attached to the main line to increase the chances of catching fish | ||||||
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1 | A fishing line attached to a baited hook | |
2 | A method of fishing in which a second line is attached to the main line to increase the chances of catching fish | |
3 | A mistletoe root; a US word for a doughnut; an unbuoyant person or thing, such as a weight; or, part of fishing-tackle that, with “hook” and “line”, is referenced in a phrase used to mean “completely”
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07 Oct 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 07 Oct 2023 |
4 | Attached, as a hook
New York Times -
18 Jan 2020 | New York Times / 18 Jan 2020 |
5 | From Old English for “hook”, the sport or pastime of fishing with a rod, line and a baited lure, such as a fly
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02 Sep 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 02 Sep 2023 |
6 | Part of a fishing line to which a hook is attached
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16 Feb 2016 | New York Times / 16 Feb 2016 |
7 | Toy hook that is attached to sheep with no tail
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01 Apr 2004 | The Guardian Cryptic / 01 Apr 2004 |
