Meat hook

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Meat hanging from S-type meat hooks.

A meat hook is any hook normally used in butcheries to hang meat. This form of hook is a variation on the classic S hook. [1]

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References

  1. "Dictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words". Dictionary.com. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
  2. "MEAT HOOKS Archives". AES Food Equipment. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
  3. kentmaster (2023-07-10). "Choosing the Right Meat Hooks: A Guide to Selecting the Perfect Tool for Your Needs". Kentmaster. Retrieved 2024-12-15.

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