hook [ˈhʊk]

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¹ hook noun

• a curved or bent tool for catching, holding, or pulling something
• a ball or shot in golf and other games that curves to the side instead of going straight
• a punch coming from the side of the body instead of going straight forward

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² hook verb

• to connect or attach (something) with a hook
• to be attached by hooks
• to catch (something, such as a fish) with a hook