Hook

English word definition — powered by WordNet

NOUN

a catch for locking a door

a sharp curve or crook

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

VERB

fasten with a hook

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

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