ตะขอ
hook
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- 1 hook、hook-shaped fastener、clasp、fishhook
ตะขอ is a noun for a hook-shaped part or tool used to hang, catch, pull, or fasten something. It can refer to a wall hook, a clothing hook-and-eye fastener, or a hook-like tool depending on the context.
hook、hook-shaped fastener、clasp、fishhook
A curved hook-shaped object or part used for hanging, catching, pulling, or fastening things.
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แขวนกระเป๋าไว้ที่ตะขอ khwɛ̌ɛn krapǎw wáy thîi tàkhɔ̌ɔ Hang the bag on the hook. แขวนกระเป๋าไว้ที่ตะขอ details
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ตะขอกางเกงหลุด tàkhɔ̌ɔ kaaŋkeeŋ lùt The hook on my pants came undone. ตะขอกางเกงหลุด details
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ตะขอเกี่ยวม่าน tàkhɔ̌ɔ kìaw mâan A curtain hook. ตะขอเกี่ยวม่าน details
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ปลาติดตะขอ plaa tìt tàkhɔ̌ɔ The fish got caught on the hook. ปลาติดตะขอ details
Learning notes
Explanation
The core image of ตะขอ is something curved that can catch, hang, pull, or fasten another thing. It can be a wall hook, curtain hook, clothing clasp, fishhook, or hook-shaped tool. Common verbs used with it include แขวน “hang,” เกี่ยว “hook/catch,” ติด “get caught/attached,” and หลุด “come loose.” For counting ordinary hooks, อัน is a natural classifier.
Usage
This word is common around household items, storage, clothing, curtains, bags, fishing, and tools. Use it when talking about hanging something, fastening a clasp, catching something on a hook, or buying a hook-shaped part.
Caution
ตะขอ is basically a noun for a physical object or part. The action “to hook” is usually expressed with verbs such as เกี่ยว or แขวน. It is not normally used for figurative senses like “a catchy hook” in a song or “a hook” in a story.
Differences from similar words
1 hook synonyms
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ขอ can also mean a hook or hook-shaped implement, but it is shorter and can feel more like a general name for a hook-like tool or shape. ตะขอ is the more practical learner word for hooks, clasps, and fastening parts in everyday objects.