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2. Little Thetford flesh-hook - Wikipedia

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   The word flesh-hook is relatively modern. The OED gives the origin of the word as 1325 AD, and defines it as a metal hook with a long stail, [6] used to pull hides out of tan-pits or as a hook for pulling meat from the pot. [7] It may also have been used as a tool to prod animals. [8] The use of this flesh-hook in the Bronze Age can only be ...

3. Flesh-hook - Wikipedia

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   The Dunaverney flesh-hook, Bronze Age Ireland. Flesh-hook is a term for a variety of archaeological artifacts which have metal hooks and a long handle, or socket for a lost wooden handle. Though the term may be applied to objects from other times and places, it is especially associated with the European Bronze Age and Iron Age. The metal shaft ...

4. Dunaverney flesh-hook - Wikipedia

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   The Dunaverney Flesh-Hook is a sophisticated bronze artefact from Prehistoric Ireland, thought to be an item of ceremonial feasting gear, and a symbol of authority. It is believed it was used to remove chunks of meat from a stew in a large cauldron for serving. It dates to the Late Bronze Age, between 1050 and 900 BC.

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6. Postal Service worker accused of swiping cash, coins and ...

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   A U.S. Postal Service worker from Compton was arrested on suspicion of swiping more than 20 checks from the mail and depositing $281,000 into various bank accounts under her name, authorities said.

7. Hook (hand tool) - Wikipedia

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   A hook is a hand tool used for securing and moving loads. It consists of a round wooden handle with a strong metal hook about 20 cm (8 inches) long projecting at a right angle from the center of the handle. The appliance is held in a closed fist with the hook projecting between two fingers.