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hook vs roundhouse

roundhouse vs hook

hook and roundhouse both are nouns.

hook is a verb but roundhouse is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hook Yes No Yes No
roundhouse Yes No No No
As nouns, roundhouse is a hyponym of hook; that is, roundhouse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hook:
  • hook: a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent
  • roundhouse: a hook delivered with an exaggerated swing
hook (noun) roundhouse (noun)
a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent a hook delivered with an exaggerated swing
a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer workplace consisting of a circular building for repairing locomotives
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) roundhouse (verb)
approach with an offer of sexual favors
entice and trap
secure with the foot
to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug)
fasten with a hook
catch with a hook
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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