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/anˈθwelo/ ES
/anˈswelo/ MX
Translation
fish hook
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Word origin
From Latin hamus ('hook'), through a Vulgar Latin diminutive form. The same Latin root lies behind the fishing sense of 'hook' in several Romance languages.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- hamus
Grammar
Examples
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The fish bit the hook straight away.
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He put a worm on the hook before casting the rod.
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Have you lost another hook on the rocks?
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The offer looked like a hook to draw in customers.
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With patience, he waited for the fish to take the hook.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 49, lesson 2: anzuelo, carnet, rebaño and 7 more words.