sproat
noun
ˈsprōt,
usually -ōt+V
variants or sproat hook
plural -s
: a light fishhook with a gradual or flattened bend
Word History
Etymology
after W. H. Sproat, 19th century Englishman who invented it
- be quick on the draw
- be rained off
- be rained out
- be reborn
- be refractometer
- be reincarnated
- be represented
- be resigned to
- be rid of
- be riding for a fall
- be riding high
- be rough on
- be rough on (someone)
- be rough on someone
- be run off one's feet
- be run/rushed off one's feet
- be rushed off one's feet
- be secure in the belief
- be secure in the belief/knowledge
- be secure in the knowledge
- be shot of
- be sick
- be sickening for
- be so bold
- be so kind