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.