1. noun [hʊk/
a) A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.
The songs hook snared me.
b) A fishhook, a barbed metal hook used for fishing.
He is not handling this job, so were giving him the hook.
2. verb [hʊk/
a) To attach a hook to.
Hook the bag here, and the conveyor will carry it away.
b) To catch with a hook (hook a fish).
He hooked a snake accidentally, and was so scared he dropped his rod into the water.
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