The difference between Hooker and Nuthook

When used as nouns, hooker means one who, or that which, hooks, whereas nuthook means a hook on a pole to pull down boughs for gathering nuts.

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  1. Hooker as a noun:

    One who, or that which, hooks.

  2. Hooker as a noun (US, slang):

    A prostitute.

  3. Hooker as a noun:

    A small fishing boat.

  4. Hooker as a noun (nautical, slang, derogatory):

    Any antiquated craft.

  5. Hooker as a noun (rugby):

    A player who hooks the ball out of the scrum with his foot.

  6. Hooker as a noun:

    A crocheter.

  7. Hooker as a noun (slang, dated, 1920s to 1940s):

    An imprecise measure of alcoholic drink; a "slug" (of gin), or an overlarge gulp.

  8. Hooker as a noun (archaic, thieves):

    A thief who uses a pole with a hook on the end to steal goods.

  1. Nuthook as a noun:

    A hook on a pole to pull down boughs for gathering nuts.

  2. Nuthook as a noun (obsolete):

    A thief who steals by means of a hook.

  3. Nuthook as a noun (obsolete):

    A bailiff who metaphorically hooks or seizes malefactors; a policeman; a constable.

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