Hook

/huːk/ noun verb

A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.

Meaning

  1. (noun) A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.
  2. (noun) A barbed metal hook used for fishing; a fishhook.
  3. (noun) Any of various hook-shaped agricultural implements such as a billhook.
  4. (noun) The curved needle used in the art of crochet.
  5. (noun) The part of a hinge which is fixed to a post, and on which a door or gate hangs and turns.
  6. (noun) A loop shaped like a hook under certain written letters, for example, g and j.
  7. (noun) A tie-in to a current event or trend that makes a news story or editorial relevant and timely.
  8. (noun) A snare; a trap.
  9. (noun) (in the plural) The projecting points of the thighbones of cattle; called also hook bones.
  10. (noun) Removal or expulsion from a group or activity “He is not handling this job, so we're giving him the hook.”
  11. (noun) A field sown two years in succession.
  12. (noun) (authorship) A brief, punchy opening statement intended to get attention from an audience, reader, or viewer, and make them want to continue to listen to a speech, read a book, or watch a play.

Letter breakdown

  • Hook contains 4 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 2 consonant(s).
  • It uses 3 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 11.

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Reader questions

What does Hook mean?

A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.

How many letters are in Hook?

Hook has 4 letters.

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