Hook
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NOUN
a catch for locking a door
a sharp curve or crook
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 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
rip off
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
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
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