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hookkeeper

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A wire ring that holds a fly-fishing fishhook in place while rigged.

Examples

“I've used it in my thread work⟳, such as a group of three single- thread inlays in guide⟳ wraps and/or hookkeeper wraps.”
“Alignment is a matter⟳ of choice, but most rod-builders place⟳ the hookkeeper in line with the guides.”
“The hookkeeper is located just above the handle⟳ and is standard equipment on most rods.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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