Hook — synonyms, hook antonyms, definition

1. hook (Noun)

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hook (Noun) — A bent or curved piece of metal or other material, used for hanging things from or pulling something with. ex. "put your coat on the hook"

hook (Noun) — A catch for locking a door.

hook (Noun) — A sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook.

hook (Noun) — Anything that serves as an enticement.

hook (Noun) — A mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something.

hook (Noun) — A golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer. ex. "he took lessons to cure his hook"

hook (Noun) — A short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent.

hook (Noun) — A basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket.

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2. hook (Verb)

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hook (Verb) — Fasten with a hook.

hook (Verb) — Rip off; ask an unreasonable price.

hook (Verb) — (handicraft) make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle. ex. "She sat there hooking all day"

hook (Verb) — (golf) hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left.

hook (Verb) — Take by theft. ex. "Someone hooked my wallet!"

hook (Verb) — Make off with belongings of others.

hook (Verb) — (boxing) hit with a hook. ex. "His opponent hooked him badly"

hook (Verb) — Catch with a hook. ex. "hook a fish"

hook (Verb) — To cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug).

hook (Verb) — (rugby) secure with the foot. ex. "hook the ball"

hook (Verb) — Entice and trap. ex. "The car salesman had hooked three potential customers"

hook (Verb) — Approach with an offer of sexual favours. ex. "he was hooked by a prostitute"

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