A curved or bent tool for catching, holding, or pulling something. He used a hook to hang his coat on the wall.
A device, often metal, used for catching fish by being attached to a fishing line. She carefully baited the hook before casting her line into the water.
A catchy musical phrase or riff in a song. The song's hook was so memorable that it stayed in my head all day.
A punch in boxing delivered with a bent arm. The boxer landed a powerful left hook that knocked his opponent down.
A means of attracting interest or attention. The novel's hook was its unexpected plot twist in the first chapter.
A ball, stroke, or shot that curves sharply in flight, especially to the left for a right-handed player in sports such as golf, baseball, or cricket. His drive was a nasty hook that sailed into the trees.