"hookset" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hooksets [plural]
Etymology: hook + set Etymology templates: {{compound|en|hook|set}} hook + set Head templates: {{en-noun}} hookset (plural hooksets)
  1. (fishing) A sharp motion made with a fishing rod in order to "set" the hook firmly into the mouth of the fish that has taken the bait. Wikipedia link: hookset Categories (topical): Fishing Related terms: hooksetting
    Sense id: en-hookset-en-noun-wVdby4NN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: fishing, hobbies, lifestyle

Inflected forms

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