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hook (n):
a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket

hook (n):
a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent

hook (n):
a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer
Samples
he took lessons to cure his hooking

hook (n):
a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something

hook (n):
a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something

hook (n):
a catch for locking a door

hook (n):
anything that serves as an enticement

hook (n):
a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook

hook (v):
approach with an offer of sexual favors
Samples
he was solicited by a prostitute.
The young man was caught soliciting in the park

hook (v):
entice and trap
Samples
The car salesman had snared three potential customers

hook (v):
secure with the foot
Samples
hook the ball

hook (v):
to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug)

hook (v):
fasten with a hook

hook (v):
catch with a hook
Samples
hook a fish

hook (v):
hit with a hook
Samples
His opponent hooked him badly

hook (v):
hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left

hook (v):
make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle
Samples
She sat there crocheting all day

hook (v):
make off with belongings of others

hook (v):
rip off; ask an unreasonable price

hook (v):
take by theft
Samples
Someone snitched my wallet!

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