Meaning of 'hook'

noun

a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket

Synonyms: hook shot

noun

a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent

noun

a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer

Example: "They took lessons to cure the hook caused by their terrible swing."

Synonyms: draw hooking

noun

a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something

noun

a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something

Synonyms: claw

noun

a catch for locking a door

noun

anything that serves as an enticement

Synonyms: bait lure come-on sweetener

noun

a sharp curve or crook

Example: "a shape resembling a hook"

Synonyms: crotchet

verb

approach with an offer of sexual favors

Synonyms: solicit accost

verb

entice and trap

Synonyms: snare

verb

secure with the foot

Example: "hook the ball"

verb

to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug)

Synonyms: addict

verb

fasten with a hook

verb

catch with a hook

Example: "hook a fish"

verb

hit with a hook

Example: "I hooked my opponent badly."

verb

hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left

verb

make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle

Synonyms: crochet

verb

make off with belongings of others

Synonyms: pinch

verb

rip off

Synonyms: pluck

verb

take by theft

Synonyms: cop snitch knock off glom thieve