kampó

Kampó is a Hungarian noun meaning hook. It denotes a curved projection designed to catch, hold, or suspend objects. The term covers a broad range of devices, from simple household hooks to specialized mechanical or fishing hooks.

In domestic use, kampók are mounted on walls or furniture to hang clothing, towels, tools, or decorations. They come in various sizes and materials, commonly metal (steel or brass) or plastic, and may be fixed with screws, adhesive, or soldered to a base. Heavy-duty kampók are used in workshops and warehouses for organizing equipment.

In fishing, the term is used in compounds such as horgászkampó, referring to a fishing hook. Fishing hooks vary by shape (for example J hooks, circle hooks), size, barb, and point geometry, and are made from steel alloys, stainless steel, or coatings to resist corrosion.

The word kampó can also be used in other contexts to describe any hook-shaped device used to catch, secure, or support a load, such as lifting hooks, grappling hooks, or mounting hooks.

Etymology: The word is native to Hungarian and denotes a hook or hook-like device; its exact origins are not documented in this article.