hook and eye

Example Sentences

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A bird's-eye view of the three loops would compare well in shape to the little mechanical contrivance known as the "eye" in the combination of "hook and eye."

From Through the Grand Canyon from Wyoming to Mexico by Kolb, E. L. (Ellsworth Leonardson)

Sara noticed that she fastened it with a hook and eye exactly like the ones on Mother's prettiest waist—only this one was more valuable, being of gold.

From The Garden of the Plynck by Minard, Florence

It was Ruth's suggestion that the coats would be improved by a single hook and eye sewed on in the small of the back where the buttons usually are.

From The Gilded Age, Part 3. by Warner, Charles Dudley

—They're only in the hook and eye department, Myles Crawford said.

From Ulysses by Joyce, James

"Still have to use a hook and eye at the bottom of the coat—blouse," he corrected himself.

From Dangerous Days by Rinehart, Mary Roberts