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Meaning of hooking

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hooking

Pronunciation:/ˈhʊkɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To attach a hook to.

    Example: Hook the bag here, and the conveyor will carry it away.

  2. To catch with a hook (hook a fish).

    Example: He hooked a snake accidentally, and was so scared he dropped his rod into the water.

  3. To work yarn into a fabric using a hook; to crochet.

  4. To insert in a curved way reminiscent of a hook.

    Example: He hooked his fingers through his belt loops.

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of catching or fastening something on a hook.

  2. (bandy, floorball) The penalized action of using one's stick to restrain an opponent.