Hook

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001847",
  "term": "Hook",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A large, heavy-duty lifting device suspended from the traveling block on a drilling rig, used to support the drill string and other downhole equipment. It features a safety latch to prevent accidental disengagement of the elevator bails or other loads. The hook's capacity is rated in tons, indicating the maximum weight it can safely support.",
  "subject": "Drilling",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/hook/"
}