mudhook
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Meaning · English
An anchor, as used in the game of crown and anchor.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
These are marked with the four aces and a crown and anchor—the latter usually referred to as "The Old Mud-hook".
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “mudhook” mean?
An anchor, as used in the game of crown and anchor.
Is “mudhook” formal or informal?
mudhook is generally slang.