Hook Definition
hook
noun
- 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; "he took lessons to cure his hooking"
- 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; ask an unreasonable price
- make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle; "She sat there crocheting all day"
- hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left
- take by theft; "Someone snitched my wallet!"
- make off with belongings of others
- hit with a hook; "His opponent hooked him badly"
- catch with a hook; "hook a fish"
- to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug)
- secure with the foot; "hook the ball"
- entice and trap; "The car salesman had snared three potential customers"
- approach with an offer of sexual favors; "he was solicited by a prostitute"; "The young man was caught soliciting in the park"
"Hook" in song lyrics
See how hook is used in real songs:
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"Hook:"
2nd II None — Didn't Mean To Turn You On -
"It takes a worm to kiss the hook"
The 49ers — Karma -
"hook"
504 Boyz — Wobble Wobble
Words that rhyme with hook
Usage tips for "hook"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "hook" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for hook to find words that pair well.