hook meaning | definition of hook at WebDictionary.co.uk

(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"

Meaning of hook