hook
noun
Definitions of hook noun
device
- B2Countable
A curved device used for catching or holding objects, particularly one attached to a surface for hanging items.
A coat hook for hanging a coat.
A boat hook used for securing a boat.
A fishing hook used for angling.
hit
- Countable
A specific way of striking in sports such as boxing, cricket, or golf.
He knocked out his opponent with a beautiful left hook.
The golfer executed a perfect right hook.
His signature move is a quick left hook.
verb
Definitions of hook verb
fasten
- Transitive
To secure, hang, or catch something using a hook.
They hooked the cable onto the crane, ready to lift the heavy object.
She successfully hooked a large fish with her fishing rod.
The workers hooked the beam to secure it in place.
have sex
- Intransitiveinformal
To engage in sexual activity for money.
Idioms
- off the hook
Refers to a telephone receiver that is not placed correctly on its base, preventing the phone from ringing or working properly.
• He left the phone off the hook and missed an important call.
- by hook or by crook
achieving something by any means necessary, regardless of the methods used.
• He was determined to win the competition by hook or by crook.
- fall for something hook, line, and sinker
To completely believe a deception or falsehood; to be easily tricked or fooled.
• The scammer said he needed money to help a sick child, and she fell for it hook, line, and sinker.
- get your hooks into someone/something
To gain control or influence over someone or something.
• The new manager quickly got her hooks into the entire team.
Phrasal Verbs of hook
- hook up
to connect or start collaborating with someone or a group
• They decided to hook up with other departments during the meeting to collaborate.
- hook (someone/something) up (to something)
to link a machine to a power source or another machine, or to attach a person to medical apparatus
• Please hook up this printer to the power source.