nuthook

Noun

 * 1) A hook on a pole to pull down boughs for gathering nuts.
 * 2)  A thief who steals by means of a hook.
 * 3)  A bailiff who metaphorically hooks or seizes malefactors; a policeman; a constable.

Synonyms

 * see Thesaurus:police officer
 * see Thesaurus:police officer

Hypernyms

 * see Thesaurus:thief