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🎣hook

noun, verb
/hʊk/
Hoof hope
hook definition card — visual illustration of the meaning hook synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison hook collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

a curved piece of metal or other material used for catching, holding, or pulling something; to catch or attach with a hook
to catch with a hook; to fasten
a curved or bent device for catching, holding, or fastening something

Example Sentences

She hooked her keys onto her bag.

He hooked the fish successfully.

Hang your coat on the hook by the door.

Example Expressions

get hooked on

Synonyms

catch, clasp, fasten, attach, snag, snare, fastener
Entry 1
catch, clasp, fasten, attach, snag
Entry 2
catch, snare, fasten, attach
Entry 3
clasp, fastener, catch

Antonyms

release, detach, unhook, free
Entry 1
release, detach, unhook
Entry 2
release, unhook, detach, free

Collocations

fish hook, coat hook, hook up, hook on, hook fish, hook onto, hook together, hook line, fishing hook, sharp hook, metal hook
Entry 1
fish hook, coat hook, hook up, hook on
Entry 2
hook fish, hook up, hook onto, hook together, hook line
Entry 3
coat hook, fishing hook, sharp hook, metal hook

More Example Sentences

He has a hooked nose.

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