hiddenhook
nounUK /ˈhɪd.ən.hʊk/
US /ˈhɪd.ən.hʊk/
A hook that is tucked away so you cannot see it easily.
The pirate found a hiddenhook under the old wooden floor.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A secret trick or trap that catches you by surprise.
The quiz had a hiddenhook that made everyone think twice.
3. A small curved tool kept out of sight for grabbing things.
The mechanic used a hiddenhook to pull the spring out.
4. A sneaky part of a story that you only notice later.
The last page revealed a hiddenhook in the plot.