"hook" | Definition and Related Words

hook

Noun

A catch for locking a door (synset 103538099)
is a type of: catch - a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
A sharp curve or crook;
A shape resembling a hook (synset 113892186)
is a type of: curve, curved shape - the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

subtypes: uncus - (biology) any hook-shaped process or part

same as: crotchet
Anything that serves as an enticement (synset 105703197)
is a type of: enticement, temptation - something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

same as: bait, come-on, lure, sweetener
A mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something (synset 103537852)
is a type of: mechanical device - mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
subtypes:
- anchor, ground tackle - a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
- pothook - an S-shaped hook to suspend a pot over a fire
- tenterhook - one of a series of hooks used to hold cloth on a tenter
is a part of:
- clothes hanger, coat hanger, dress hanger - a hanger that is shaped like a person's shoulders and used to hang garments on
- grapnel, grapple, grappler, grappling hook, grappling iron - a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
same as: claw
A curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something (synset 103537522)
is a type of: implement - instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
subtypes:
- boat hook - pole-handled hook used to pull or push boats
- buttonhook - a hook for pulling a button through a buttonhole
- crotchet - a small tool or hooklike implement
- cup hook - hook (usually on the underside of a shelf) for hanging cups
- fishhook - a sharp barbed hook for catching fish
- gaff - an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish
- gig - a cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies; used when fish are not biting
- meat hook - a strong pointed hook from which the carcasses of animals are hung
- skyhook - a hook that is imagined to be suspended from the sky
has: barb - a subsidiary point facing opposite from the main point that makes an arrowhead or spear hard to remove
A golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer (synset 100573322)
"he took lessons to cure his hooking"

is a type of: golf shot, golf stroke, swing - the act of swinging a golf club at a golf ball and (usually) hitting it

same as: draw, hooking
A short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent (synset 100136619)
is a type of: biff, clout, lick, poke, punch, slug - (boxing) a blow with the fist

subtypes: roundhouse - a hook delivered with an exaggerated swing
A basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket (synset 100112178)
is a type of: basketball shot - throwing the basketball toward the hoop

same as: hook shot

Verb

Fasten with a hook (synset 201368252)
is a type of: fasten, fix, secure - cause to be firmly attached
Rip off;
Ask an unreasonable price (synset 202324030)
entail: bill, charge - demand payment

is a type of: cheat, chisel, rip off - deprive somebody of something by deceit

subtypes: extort, gouge, rack, squeeze, wring - obtain by coercion or intimidation

same as: fleece, gazump, overcharge, pluck, plume, rob, soak, surcharge
Make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle (synset 201676385)
"She sat there crocheting all day"

referred to in: handicraft - a craft that requires skillful hands

is a type of: intertwine, loop - make a loop in

same as: crochet

verb group: crochet - create by looping or crocheting
Hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left (synset 201411831)
referred to in: golf, golf game - a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes

is a type of: hit - cause to move by striking
Take by theft (synset 202327226)
"Someone snitched my wallet!"

is a type of: rip, rip off, steal - take without the owner's consent

same as: cop, glom, knock off, snitch, thieve
Make off with belongings of others (synset 202281711)
is a type of: rip, rip off, steal - take without the owner's consent

same as: abstract, cabbage, filch, lift, nobble, pilfer, pinch, purloin, snarf, sneak, swipe
Hit with a hook (synset 201399444)
"His opponent hooked him badly"

referred to in: boxing, fisticuffs, pugilism - fighting with the fists

is a type of: hit - deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument
Catch with a hook (synset 201368412)
"hook a fish"

is a type of: catch, grab, take hold of - take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of

subtypes: seize - hook by a pull on the line
To cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug) (synset 201167606)
entail: habituate, use - take or consume (regularly or habitually)

is a type of: accustom, habituate - make psychologically or physically used (to something)

same as: addict
Secure with the foot (synset 201083276)
"hook the ball"

referred to in: rugby, rugby football, rugger - a form of football played with an oval ball

is a type of: play - shoot or hit in a particular manner
Entice and trap (synset 200785089)
"The car salesman had snared three potential customers"

is a type of: entice, lure, tempt - provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

same as: snare

verb group: accost, hook, solicit - approach with an offer of sexual favors
Approach with an offer of sexual favors (synset 200783699)
"he was solicited by a prostitute"; "The young man was caught soliciting in the park"

is a type of: offer - make available or accessible, provide or furnish

same as: accost, solicit

verb group: hook, snare - entice and trap

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