# fish hook

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Alternative form of fishhook (a hook used in fishing)
2. The International Phonetic Alphabet /ɾ/ character LATIN SMALL LETTER R WITH FISHHOOK, used to represent an alveolar tap.

## Etymology
(IPA character): Named because of its superficial resemblance to the hooks used in fishing.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/fish-hook