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갈고리 meaning and pronunciation

galgori · hook

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15261
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 갈고리Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    무엇을 걸거나 잡아당기는 데 쓰는, 끝이 뾰족하고 꼬부라진 도구.

    English: hook — An implement with a sharp and crooked end, used to hang or pull things.

    Examples

    • 갈고리 모양.
    • 갈고리를 들다.
    • 갈고리에 걸다.
    • 갈고리에 걸리다.
    • 갈고리로 잡아당기다.
    • 조그마한 갈고리에는 방 열쇠가 걸려 있었다.
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