hook

US /hʊk/
UK /hʊk/
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1.

a piece of metal or other hard material curved or bent back at an angle, for catching hold of or hanging things on

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Hang your coat on the hook by the door.
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The fisherman baited his hook with a worm.
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2.

a short, sharp blow with the fist, delivered from the side with the elbow bent

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The boxer landed a powerful left hook.
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He dodged the punch and countered with a right hook.
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3.

a catchy musical phrase or repeated line in a song that makes it memorable

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The song has a really strong hook that gets stuck in your head.
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The advertising campaign needs a good hook to grab attention.
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1.

to catch or fasten with a hook

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He hooked the fish and reeled it in.
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She hooked her arm through his.
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2.

to make someone interested in or addicted to something

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The new TV series really hooked me from the first episode.
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Once you try this game, you'll be completely hooked.
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