boathook

Meaning

1. A hook attached to a pole used for pulling or pushing boats, rafts, logs or other objects to or from the side of a boat.
2. A pole or rod with such a hook at one end.

Synonyms

boat hook

pike pole

fire-hook

Translations

Bootshaken

γάντζος πλοίο

gaffe

gaffa

bichero

Etymology

From boat + hook.