Australian English Meaning of hook

hook

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Definitions and Meaning of hook in English

Wordnet

hook (n)

a catch for locking a door

a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook

anything that serves as an enticement

a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something

a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something

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

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

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

Wordnet

hook (v)

fasten with a hook

rip off; ask an unreasonable price

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

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

take by theft

make off with belongings of others

hit with a hook

catch with a hook

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

secure with the foot

entice and trap

approach with an offer of sexual favors

Webster

hook (n.)

A piece of metal, or other hard material, formed or bent into a curve or at an angle, for catching, holding, or sustaining anything; as, a hook for catching fish; a hook for fastening a gate; a boat hook, etc.

That part of a hinge which is fixed to a post, and on which a door or gate hangs and turns.

An implement for cutting grass or grain; a sickle; an instrument for cutting or lopping; a billhook.

See Eccentric, and V-hook.

A snare; a trap.

A field sown two years in succession.

The projecting points of the thigh bones of cattle; -- called also hook bones.

A spit or narrow cape of sand or gravel turned landward at the outer end; as, Sandy Hook.

Webster

hook (v. t.)

To catch or fasten with a hook or hooks; to seize, capture, or hold, as with a hook, esp. with a disguised or baited hook; hence, to secure by allurement or artifice; to entrap; to catch; as, to hook a dress; to hook a trout.

To seize or pierce with the points of the horns, as cattle in attacking enemies; to gore.

To steal.

Webster

hook (v. i.)

To bend; to curve as a hook.

To move or go with a sudden turn;

to make off; to clear out; -- often with it.

FAQs About the word hook

hook

a catch for locking a door, a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook, anything that serves as an enticement, a mechanical device that is curved or bent

bash,beat,punch,clip,hit,knock,poke,pound,punch,slam

straighten (streɪtən),unbend,uncurl

hoo-hah => hoorah, hoo-ha => hoo-hah, hoofs => hooves, hoofprint => hoofprint, hoof-mark => Hoof print,