HOOK — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ

hook

A basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket.
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. Приклади
  • He tooks lessons to cure his hooking.
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.
Approach with an offer of sexual favors. Приклади
  • He was solicited by a prostitute.
  • The young man was caught soliciting in the park.
Entice and trap. Приклади
  • The car salesman had snared three potential customers.
Secure with the foot. Приклади
  • Hook the ball.
To cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug).
Fasten with a hook.
Catch with a hook. Приклади
  • Hook a fish.
Hit with a hook. Приклади
  • His opponent hooked him badly.
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. Приклади
  • She sat there crocheting all day.
Make off with belongings of others.
Rip off; ask an unreasonable price.
Take by theft. Приклади
  • Someone snitched my wallet!
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