(with reference to a limb or joint) To bend or become bent
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A piece of metal or other hard material curved or bent back at an angle, for catching hold of or hanging things on
“There was a hook where a picture once hung, with horrid marks where the picture had been.”
A bent piece of metal, typically barbed and baited, for catching fish
“Ben had tried to show her how to bait a hook earlier, but Inger felt too much sympathy for the poor worms to skewer them successfully.”
A curved cutting instrument, especially as used for reaping or shearing
“In summer for the wheat harvest, everybody was given a reaping hook to work in the fields.”
A short swinging punch made with the elbow bent and rigid, especially in boxing
“She responds with a right hook and catches him off guard.”
A piece of metal or other hard material curved or bent back at an angle, for catching hold of or hanging things on
“One of his jackets hung from a hook.”
A (sharp) turning movement
A religious hypocrite
A sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey or other predatory animal
Foul ball
Clipping of promotion
A person or thing that provides stability or confidence in an otherwise uncertain situation
A headland or promontory
An object that is used to support something
A thing that persuades or leads someone to do something
Seizing something
Ritual officially celebrating the beginning of a marriage
A thin, pointed, projecting part
A part of a song which is repeated after each verse
The inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
A jointed or flexible device that allows the pivoting of a door etc.
The outside limit of an object, area, or surface
A trick by which someone is misled into acting contrary to their interests or intentions
A hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty
Appendage of hand
Each of the two upper limbs of the human body from the shoulder to the hand
The equipment required for a task or sport
Catch with a hook
“I managed to get a few takes, but only hooked one fish which shook the hook before I landed it.”
Attach or fasten with a hook or hooks
“One interesting solution is to hook your thumb drive to a neck strap to make a necklace, or a key chain, That way, you will never leave home without it.”
Bend into the shape of a hook so as to fasten around or to an object
“In case you were wondering, you hook your arms through the straps of another jumper's parachute.”
To join so as to form a longer or larger whole
To steal
To come into possession of
To strike, especially with force
To hold or engage the attention of
To cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action
To fondle, kid, pet, tease
Hit a foul
(with reference to a limb or joint) To bend or become bent
(of a person or group of people) To encourage, or arouse, interest or enthusiasm in
To pawn, mortgage
To deceive or fool someone
Discover the exact place or position of
To make forceful contact with something
To cause to participate in an activity or situation
To give as security on a loan
To cause to move with a jerk
To promise or make a guarantee to do something
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