An ogonek (˛). / A retroflex hook (̢). / A cedilla (¸). / other similar diacritics

plural of palatal hook

(orthodontics) A small hook for attaching elastic bands on the internal side of braces fixed to the upper teeth. / (typography, rare) = háček (when it takes the form of a prime)

A device consisting of a short rope with flat hooks at each end, for hoisting casks or barrels by the ends of the staves.

plural of can hook

Alternative form of switchhook

plural of switch hook

(engineering) A spur gearing having teeth slanting across the face of the wheel, sometimes slanting in opposite directions from the middle.

billhook

A hook with an attachment which prevents its unhooking.