Hook
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British pronunciation/hˈʊk/
American pronunciation/ˈhʊk/

Definition & Meaning of "hook"

to hook
01

to attach or secure something by means of a curved or angled object

02

(cricket) to play a shot by hitting the ball delivered by the bowler with the bat held horizontally and swinging it in a downward direction towards the leg side

03

to create stitches and fabric by pulling loops of yarn through other loops using a crochet hook

04

to offer sexual services in exchange for money or other forms of payment

05

to draw someone in or trap them in a manipulative or compelling manner

06

(in rugby) to pass the ball back in a scrum or to move it along the ground

07

to make someone addicted or strongly attached to a habit or substance

08

to catch something with a tool in the shape of a sharp curve or crook

09

(in hockey) to use one's stick to impede or trip an opponent

10

to steal or take something unlawfully

Hook
01

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

02

(boxing) a powerful punch thrown with a bent arm aimed at connecting with the side or front of an opponent's head or body

03

a golf shot that curves sharply to the left for right-handed golfers or to the right for left-handed golfers

04

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

05

a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something

06

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

07

anything that serves as an enticement

08

a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook

09

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

10

(bowling) a ball that curves as it rolls towards the pins

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The fisherman skillfully hooked the bait onto the fishing line.
She hooked her keys onto the belt loop of her jeans.
She carefully hooked the necklace around her neck.
He hooked the leash onto the dog's collar before taking it for a walk.
She quickly hooked her bra before getting dressed.
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