Meanings
nounthrow-crook (plural throw-crooks)
plural throw-crooks
- archaicagricultureA tool for twisting ropes out of straw.
two persons are engaged in the making of one rope with the throw-crook; whereas, with the spinner, four persons are only required to make three ropes
1851, Henry Stephens, The Book of the FarmSynonyms: throw hook
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA tool for twisting ropes out of straw.
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