clove hook

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Clove \Clove\, imp. of {Cleave}.
   Cleft. --Spenser.
   [1913 Webster]

   {Clove hitch} (Naut.) See under {Hitch}.

   {Clove hook} (Naut.), an iron two-part hook, with jaws
      overlapping, used in bending chain sheets to the clews of
      sails; -- called also {clip hook}. --Knight.
      [1913 Webster]