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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A strong iron hook used at fires in tearing away burning timbers, etc. Such hooks are usually operated by a special corps called a hook-and-ladder company.
- noun A heavy rake for stirring a furnace-fire.
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hernesheir commented on the word fire-hook
Tool of the hook-and-ladder company.
December 1, 2010