Read the dictionary definition of hook. All definitions for this word.
1. a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket
2. a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent
3. a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer
1. he took lessons to cure his hooking
4. a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something
5. a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
6. a catch for locking a door
7. anything that serves as an enticement
8. a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook
9. approach with an offer of sexual favors
1. he was solicited by a prostitute
2. The young man was caught soliciting in the park
10. entice and trap
1. The car salesman had snared three potential customers
11. secure with the foot
1. hook the ball
12. to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug)
13. fasten with a hook
14. catch with a hook
1. hook a fish
15. hit with a hook
1. His opponent hooked him badly
16. hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left
17. make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle
1. She sat there crocheting all day
18. make off with belongings of others
19. rip off; ask an unreasonable price
20. take by theft
1. Someone snitched my wallet!
