Meaning of the word hooker in English

What does hooker mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hooker

US /ˈhʊk.ɚ/
UK /ˈhʊk.ɚ/
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Noun

1.

a prostitute

Example:
The police arrested a hooker on the street corner.
He was seen talking to a hooker outside the bar.
2.

a player in the front row of a rugby scrum who tries to hook the ball with their foot

Example:
The hooker successfully won the ball in the scrum.
He plays as a hooker for the national rugby team.
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