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hook
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- pronunciation:
- hUk
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- by hook, hook, line, and sinker
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a curved piece of metal or plastic that is used for holding, hanging, or pulling things.
We put a hook into the wall to hold the new painting.
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| definition 2: |
a fishhook.
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| definition 3: |
a sharp bend or curve in something, such as a river, a road, or a piece of land next to water.
The current of the river is dangerous near the hook.- similar words:
- turn
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| definition 4: |
the curve of a ball in the direction opposite to the throwing or striking hand.
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| definition 5: |
a short swinging blow or punch, made by a boxer with a bent arm.
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| related words: |
bend, buckle, catch, clasp, claw, latch |
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| phrase: |
by hook, hook, line, and sinker |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
hooks, hooking, hooked |
| definition 1: |
to hold, hang, or pull with a hook or as with a hook.
She hooked her bathrobe on the back of the door.- similar words:
- hang up
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| definition 2: |
to catch with a fishhook.
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| definition 3: |
to bend or curve sharply.
The road hooks to the right. |
| definition 4: |
to become held, connected, or fastened with a hook.
My sweater hooked on a nail.- similar words:
- hitch
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| definition 5: |
to curve away from the thrower or striker.
The ball hooked to the left. |
| related words: |
anchor, bend, bind, buckle, clasp, grab, hang, hitch, latch |
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| derivations: |
hookless (adj.), hooklike (adj.) |
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