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strike vs hook

hook vs strike

strike and hook both are nouns.

strike and hook both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
strike Yes No Yes No
hook Yes No Yes No
As verbs, hook is a hypernym of strike; that is, hook is a word with a broader meaning than strike:
  • strike: hook by a pull on the line
  • hook: catch with a hook
strike (noun) hook (noun)
a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent
a score in tenpins: knocking down all ten with the first ball a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer
an attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket
a conspicuous success a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something
(baseball) a pitch that the batter swings at and misses, or that the batter hits into foul territory, or that the batter does not swing at but the umpire judges to be in the area over home plate and between the batter's knees and shoulders a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
a gentle blow a catch for locking a door
anything that serves as an enticement
a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook
strike (verb) hook (verb)
cause to form (an electric arc) between electrodes of an arc lamp approach with an offer of sexual favors
arrive at after reckoning, deliberating, and weighing entice and trap
indicate (a certain time) by striking secure with the foot
make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug)
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon fasten with a hook
hit against; come into sudden contact with catch with a hook
affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely hit with a hook
produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left
remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle
pierce with force make off with belongings of others
smooth with a strickle take by theft
hook by a pull on the line rip off; ask an unreasonable price
produce by ignition or a blow
form by stamping, punching, or printing
disassemble a temporary structure, such as a tent or a theatrical set
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
drive something violently into a location
occupy or take on
cause to experience suddenly
find unexpectedly
stop work in order to press demands
attain
touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
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