cleek

noun

chiefly Scotland
: a large hook (as for a pot over a fire)

Examples of cleek in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English (northern) cleke, from cleken to clutch

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cleek was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Cleek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleek. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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