Hook: meaning, definitions and examples

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hook

 

[ hสŠk ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gancho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Haken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kait

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐั‡ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒƒใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crochet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gancho

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kanca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐˆ๊ณ ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุทุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรกฤek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hรกฤik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’ฉๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kavelj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krรณkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ะปะผะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงengel

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gancho

Etymology

The word 'hook' originated from Middle English 'hoke', which came from Old English 'hลc'. 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,201 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.