hook

/hˈʊk/

/ˈhʊk/

[verb] [noun]

to hook

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to fasten something using a hook

antonyms : unhook

hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left

make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle

synonyms : crochet

rip off; ask an unreasonable price

synonyms : fleece

antonyms : undercharge

approach with an offer of sexual favors

synonyms : accost

solicit

entice and trap

synonyms : snare

secure with the foot

to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug)

synonyms : addict

catch with a hook

hit with a hook

make off with belongings of others

synonyms : abstract

take by theft

synonyms : cop

Hook

a device, often made of metal, used for securing or locking doors

a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent

a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer

synonyms : draw

hooking

a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket

synonyms : hook shot

a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something

a curved or bent tool with a pointed end used for catching, holding, or pulling objects

synonyms : claw

anything that serves as an enticement

synonyms : bait

come-on

lure

sweetener

a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook

synonyms : crotchet

a simple device made of metal or plastic, designed to hold or hang items such as coats, towels, or tools, by catching onto a loop or ring on the item

Examples

1. That party was off the hook!

2. He got the hook, reportedly due to differences with his co-star.

3. That band's new song is really off the hook!

4. She's got her hooks into you.