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hook vs pluck

pluck vs hook

hook and pluck both are nouns.

hook and pluck both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hook Yes No Yes No
pluck Yes No Yes No
As verbs, hook and pluck are synonyms defined as:
  • hook and pluck: rip off; ask an unreasonable price
Other synonyms of hook include fleece, gazump, overcharge, plume, rob, soak, surcharge.
hook (noun) pluck (noun)
a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord
a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
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 mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
a catch for locking a door
anything that serves as an enticement
a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook
hook (verb) pluck (verb)
approach with an offer of sexual favors pull or pull out sharply
entice and trap look for and gather
secure with the foot pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion
to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug) strip of feathers
fasten with a hook rip off; ask an unreasonable price
catch with a hook sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity
hit with a hook
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 off with belongings of others
take by theft
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
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