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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A strong iron hook used at fires in tearing away burning timbers, etc. Such hooks are usually operated by a special corps called a hook-and-ladder company.
  • noun A heavy rake for stirring a furnace-fire.

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  • Tool of the hook-and-ladder company.

    December 1, 2010