hook
//hʊk//
Noun
A curved or bent piece of metal or other material used for catching, holding, or pulling something.
He hung his coat on the hook behind the door.
A fishhook; a curved piece of metal with a barbed point used for catching fish.
He baited the hook and cast his line into the water.
A curved stroke or mark, especially in writing.
The letter 'J' begins with a hook at the top.
A short swinging punch delivered with the elbow bent, especially in boxing.
The boxer landed a powerful left hook to his opponent's jaw.
Something that attracts attention or interest; a catchy element.
The song's catchy hook made it a hit.
Verb
To catch, fasten, or attach with or as if with a hook.
She hooked the keys onto her belt loop.
To catch fish with a hook.
He hooked a large trout in the river.
To curve or bend into the shape of a hook.
He hooked his finger to beckon me over.
To attract or capture someone's attention or interest.
The opening scene hooked the audience immediately.