Word

hook

noun C1

UK /hʉk/

US /hʊk/

Meanings

noun

A curved device used to hang, hold, or catch something.

noun

A curved tool used for catching fish, usually attached to a line.

verb

To catch, attach, or fasten something onto something else, often by using a curved part.

Definition

A hook is a curved device used for catching, holding, or hanging things.

A hook is usually a curved piece of metal or similar material that is designed to catch, hold, pull, or hang something. It is often used in everyday situations, such as hanging clothes or catching fish. The word can also refer to something shaped like a hook, including certain movements or parts of objects.

Examples

I hung my jacket on the hook by the door to keep it off the floor.
You can hook the trailer to your car in a few minutes if the hitch is aligned.
He replaced the broken hook on his fishing line before the boat left the harbor.
She managed to hook the strap onto the buckle while holding the box in her other hand.
They installed extra hooks in their kitchen to store utensils within easy reach.

Common mistake

Learners often confuse hook (a curved hanger or catcher) with hangar (a place for aircraft) or hanger (a device for hanging clothes).