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hook and eye

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. hook and eyenoun

    a kind of fastener used on clothing

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  1. hook and eyenoun

    A matched hook and an eye , used for fastening.

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  1. hook and eye

    A hook and eye is a simple type of fastener used in garments, consisting of a metal hook, usually made of coated steel or brass, that interlocks with a loop or eye, which is usually a small round-shaped loop. This closure system is often used in clothing such as bras, dresses, skirts, and also used in curtains or other household items. The hook is slipped into the eye manually, keeping the two sides of the garment together.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of hook and eye in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of hook and eye in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4


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