What does "throw-crook" mean?

A tool for twisting ropes out of straw.

What is a synonym for "throw-crook"?

Common synonyms include: throw hook.

Throw-crook

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Noun

1
A tool for twisting ropes out of straw. archaic
"two persons are engaged in the making of one rope with the throw-crook; whereas, with the spinner, four persons are only required to make three ropes"

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throw hook

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"two persons are engaged in the making of one rope with the throw-crook; whereas, with the spinner, four persons are only required to make three ropes"

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