Hook

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002874",
  "term": "Hook",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A curved or angled implement, made of metal, used for grasping, pulling, or suspending objects. In agriculture, hooks are integral to many tools, from hand-held weeding hooks to larger attachments for tractors and lifting equipment used to move bales, logs, or machinery parts. The design, including the sharpness of the point and the depth of the curve, is specific to its intended task, such as piercing hay bales or securing chains.",
  "subject": "Agricultural equipment",
  "see_also": [
    "buttonhook",
    "closet hook"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Schlag",
    "es": "gancho",
    "fr": "champ enchaîné"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/hook/"
}