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hook
1 a curved piece of metal or plastic for hanging things onHe hung his coat on a hook on the back of the door. Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous pieces of furniture bookcase bookshelf cheval glass 1a a small curved piece of metal or plastic used for catching fish at the end of a line Synonyms and related words
Hunting, shooting and fishing equipment 1b a curved piece of metal or plastic fixed to a pole or with a handle at the other end, used for catching hold of something Synonyms and related words
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2 a hit that a boxer (=someone who fights as a sport) makes with their arm benta left/right hook: a left hook to the jaw Synonyms and related words
Boxing and wrestling arm-wrestling bantamweight bare-knuckle 3 informala method used for getting people interested in and attracted to something, especially something that you are selling Synonyms and related words
Advertising, marketing and PR ad blocker adspend advertising 4 in music, a short sequence of notes that is repeated several times and is very memorableTheir music is packed with catchy hooks that grab you right off the bat. Submitted from: United Kingdom on 18/04/2016 5 off the hookvery informalvery good, excellentThat video is off the hook! Submitted from: United Kingdom on 18/03/2019
by hook or by crook get your hooks into someone hook, line, and sinker off the hook
hook
1 a curved piece of metal or plastic for hanging things onHe hung his coat on a hook on the back of the door. Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous pieces of furniture bookcase bookshelf cheval glass 1a a small curved piece of metal or plastic used for catching fish at the end of a line Synonyms and related words
Hunting, shooting and fishing equipment 1b a curved piece of metal or plastic fixed to a pole or with a handle at the other end, used for catching hold of something Synonyms and related words
General hand tools adjustable wrench Allen wrench applicator
2 a hit that a boxer (=someone who fights as a sport) makes with their arm benta left/right hook: a left hook to the jaw Synonyms and related words
Boxing and wrestling arm-wrestling bantamweight bare-knuckle 3 informala method used for getting people interested in and attracted to something, especially something that you are selling Synonyms and related words
Advertising, marketing and PR ad blocker adspend advertising 4 in music, a short sequence of notes that is repeated several times and is very memorableTheir music is packed with catchy hooks that grab you right off the bat. Submitted from: United Kingdom on 18/04/2016 5 off the hookvery informalvery good, excellentThat video is off the hook! Submitted from: United Kingdom on 18/03/2019
by hook or by crook get your hooks into someone hook, line, and sinker off the hook hook
1 intransitive/transitive to fix or hang something to something else, or to be fastened to something else, especially by a hook or by a similar parthook (something) over/onto something: a ladder that hooks over the edge of the roof He hooked the umbrella over his arm and went outside. Synonyms and related words
To fasten or join one thing to another 2 transitive to put your arm, finger, leg etc round something to hold it or bring it closer to youhook something through something: Lucy hooked her arm through Peter’s. hook something into something: He stood with his thumbs hooked into his waistcoat pockets. Synonyms and related words
To hold something or someone 3 transitive to catch a fish with a hook Synonyms and related words
General words for hunting, shooting and fishing 4 transitive to hit, kick, or throw a ball so that it moves in a curved direction, especially in golf or football Synonyms and related words
To kick or hit a ball in a game or sport 5 transitive informalto attract someone and keep their interest or loyaltyWhat’s the best way to hook customers? Synonyms and related words
To make someone feel excited, enthusiastic or impressed
hook
1 intransitive/transitive to fix or hang something to something else, or to be fastened to something else, especially by a hook or by a similar partHe hooked the umbrella over his arm and went outside. hook (something) over/onto something: a ladder that hooks over the edge of the roof Synonyms and related words
To fasten or join one thing to another 2 transitive to put your arm, finger, leg, etc. around something to hold it or bring it closer to youhook something into something: He stood with his thumbs hooked in his pants pockets. hook something through something: Kathy hooked her arm through Peter’s. Synonyms and related words
To hold something or someone 3 transitive to catch a fish with a hook Synonyms and related words
General words for hunting, shooting and fishing 4 transitive to hit, kick, or throw a ball so that it moves in a curved direction, especially in golf or soccer Synonyms and related words
To kick or hit a ball in a game or sport 5 transitive informalto attract someone and keep their interest or loyaltyWhat’s the best way to hook customers? Synonyms and related words
To make someone feel excited, enthusiastic or impressed
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