Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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hook | Yes | No | Yes | No |
hook | Yes | No | Yes | No |
hook (noun) | hook (noun) |
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a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent | a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent |
a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer | a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer |
a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket | a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket |
a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something | a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something |
a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something | a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something |
a catch for locking a door | a catch for locking a door |
anything that serves as an enticement | anything that serves as an enticement |
a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook | a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook |
hook (verb) | hook (verb) |
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approach with an offer of sexual favors | approach with an offer of sexual favors |
entice and trap | entice and trap |
secure with the foot | secure with the foot |
to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug) | to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug) |
fasten with a hook | fasten with a hook |
catch with a hook | catch with a hook |
hit with a hook | hit with a hook |
hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left | hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left |
make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle | make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle |
make off with belongings of others | make off with belongings of others |
take by theft | take by theft |
rip off; ask an unreasonable price | rip off; ask an unreasonable price |