1
a
: a curved or bent device for catching, holding, or pulling
b
: something intended to attract and ensnare
c
2
: something curved or bent like a hook
3
: a flight or course of a ball that deviates from straight in a direction opposite to the dominant hand of the player propelling it
also
: a ball following such a course compare slice
4
: a short blow delivered with a circular motion by a boxer while the elbow remains bent and rigid
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7
: quick or summary removal
—used with get or give
the pitcher got the hook after giving up three runs
8
: a device especially in music or writing that catches the attention
9
: a selling point or marketing scheme
10
hooked; hooking; hooks
1
: to form into a hook : crook
2
a
: to seize or make fast by or as if by a hook
b
: to connect by or as if by a hook
It … comes with a detachable carabiner for hooking it to whatever you want …—Tyler Lacoma
Fortunately, it isn't hard to hook your computer to your TV.—Kim Comando
—often used with upWe didn't have the opportunity to hook up a trailer, so we can't comment on braking under serious load.—Jeremy Korzeniewski
It lets you hook up your phone to a bigger screen and use a mouse and keyboard.—Joanna Stern
4
: to make (something, such as a rug) by drawing loops of yarn, thread, or cloth through a coarse fabric with a hook
5
: to hit or throw (a ball) so that a hook results
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