mudhook

An anchor, as used in the game of crown and anchor.

Noun

  1. An anchor, as used in the game of crown and anchor.
    • These are marked with the four aces and a crown and anchor—the latter usually referred to as "The Old Mud-hook". - 1901 (August 21), “Gambling on Transports”, London Daily News, page: 8

Origin

From mud + hook.

Forms

mudhooks