Definition of "Hook" :

noun: a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket

noun: a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent

noun: a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer

"He took lessons to cure his hooking."

noun: a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something

noun: a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something

noun: a catch for locking a door

noun: anything that serves as an enticement

noun: a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook

verb: approach with an offer of sexual favors

verb: entice and trap

verb: secure with the foot

"Hook the ball."

verb: to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug)

verb: fasten with a hook

verb: catch with a hook

"Hook a fish."

verb: hit with a hook

"His opponent hooked him badly."

verb: hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left

verb: make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle

verb: make off with belongings of others

verb: rip off; ask an unreasonable price

verb: take by theft