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hook

verb
/hʊk/

Meaning

to catch with a hook; to fasten
a curved or bent device for catching, holding, or fastening something

Example Sentences

He hooked the fish successfully.

Hang your coat on the hook by the door.

Synonyms

catch, snare, fasten, attach, clasp, fastener
Entry 1
catch, snare, fasten, attach
Entry 2
clasp, fastener, catch

Antonyms

release, unhook, detach, free

Collocations

hook fish, hook up, hook onto, hook together, hook line, coat hook, fishing hook, sharp hook, metal hook
Entry 1
hook fish, hook up, hook onto, hook together, hook line
Entry 2
coat hook, fishing hook, sharp hook, metal hook

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