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hook

/huːk/
A2 · Elementary★★★★
noun

Simple Meaning

a curved piece of metal or plastic used for hanging things or catching fish.

When to Use

💬Daily Conversation✈️Travel English😎Slang & Informal
Elementary — simple everyday language

Examples in Conversation

Hang your coat on the hook by the door.

Don't forget to put a worm on the hook before you cast your line.

Full Definition

A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.

Related Words

Synonyms:
pegclaspbarb
Word Family:
hookedhookinghooks