Hook: meaning, definitions and examples

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hook

[ hʊk ]

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fishing

A curved or bent device for catching, holding, or pulling something.

Synonyms

clasp, fastener, peg

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.

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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.

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informal

To captivate or attract someone's interest.

Synonyms

captivate, engage, enthrall

Examples of usage

The new TV show really hooked me from the first episode.
She hooked the audience with her powerful performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "hook" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gancho

🇮🇳 हुक

🇩🇪 Haken

🇮🇩 kait

🇺🇦 гачок

🇵🇱 hak

🇯🇵 フック

🇫🇷 crochet

🇪🇸 gancho

🇹🇷 kanca

🇰🇷 갈고리

🇸🇦 خطاف

🇨🇿 háček

🇸🇰 háčik

🇨🇳 钩子

🇸🇮 kavelj

🇮🇸 krókur

🇰🇿 ілмек

🇬🇪 კავიკი

🇦🇿 çengel

🇲🇽 gancho

Word origin

The word 'hook' originated from Middle English 'hoke', which came from Old English 'hōc'. 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.

See also: hooked, hooking, hooks, hookup, unhook.