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词汇 pinhook
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Definition of pinhook in English:

pinhook

(also penhook)
verb ˈpɪnhʊk
South Midland, Regional, US Horse racing
  • with object To buy (a commodity, originally tobacco) cheaply with the expectation of selling it later for a profit. Now: specifically to buy a very young racehorse cheaply for this purpose. Also without object. Compare pinhooking.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Landmark (Statesville, North Carolina). Probably from pin-hook.

Definition of pinhook in US English:

pinhook

(also penhook)
verbˈpɪnhʊk
South Midland, Regional, US Horse racing
  • with object To buy (a commodity, originally tobacco) cheaply with the expectation of selling it later for a profit. Now: specifically to buy a very young racehorse cheaply for this purpose. Also without object. Compare pinhooking.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Landmark (Statesville, North Carolina). Probably from pin-hook.

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