Hook: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฃ
hook
[ hสk ]
fishing
A curved or bent device for catching, holding, or pulling something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The fisherman used a hook to catch a big trout.
- She hung her keys on the hook by the door.
- He felt a sharp pain as the fish hook caught his finger.
informal
A catchy opening or introduction that grabs the attention.
Synonyms
attention-grabber, catchphrase, grabber
Examples of usage
- The movie had a great hook that made me want to keep watching.
- The song's hook was so catchy, it stayed in my head all day.
Translations
Translations of the word "hook" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gancho
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Haken
๐ฎ๐ฉ kait
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะฐัะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ hak
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใฏ
๐ซ๐ท crochet
๐ช๐ธ gancho
๐น๐ท kanca
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๊ณ ๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุทุงู
๐จ๐ฟ hรกฤek
๐ธ๐ฐ hรกฤik
๐จ๐ณ ้ฉๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ kavelj
๐ฎ๐ธ krรณkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะปะผะตะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงengel
๐ฒ๐ฝ gancho
Etymology
The word 'hook' originated from Middle English 'hoke', which came from Old English 'hลc'. Hooks have been essential tools for humans throughout history, used for fishing, hunting, and various tasks. The concept of a 'hook' has evolved to symbolize capturing attention or interest, making it a versatile word with both literal and figurative meanings.