HOOKER
Hook"er, n.
1. One who, or that which, hooks.
2. (Naut.) (a) A Dutch vessel with two masts. (b) A fishing boat with one mast, used on the coast of Ireland. (c) A sailor's contemptuous term for any antiquated craft.
HOOKE'S GEARING
Hooke's" gear"ing. Etym: [So called from the inventor.] (Mach.)
Defn: Spur gearing having teeth slanting across the face of the wheel, sometimes slanting in opposite directions from the middle.
HOOKE'S JOINT
Hooke's joint. Etym: [So called from the inventor.] (Mach.)
Defn: A universal joint. See under Universal.
HOOKEY
Hook"ey, n.
Defn: See Hockey.
HOOKLET
Hook"let, n.