/ Dictionary / Index P pothook: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: pot•hook Pronunciation: (pot'hook"), [key] — n. a hook for suspending a pot or kettle over an open fire. an iron rod, usually curved, with a hook at the end, used to lift hot pots, irons, stove lids, etc. an-shaped stroke in writing, esp. as made by children in learning to write. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: pothook (Thesaurus) potholer pothos Related Content Daily Word Quiz: longevity Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language