hooker

UK
/ˈhʊkə/
US
/ˈhʊkər/

Translations

hookernoun
hookers
pl
UK
/ˈhʊkə/
US
/ˈhʊkər/
The police arrested the hooker for soliciting on the street.
Полиция арестовала проститутку за приставание на улице.
The hooker scored the winning try in the rugby match.
Нападающий забил победный гол в регбийном матче.
Additional translations
рыболовный крючок
Synonyms
sex worker
call girl
hookeradjective
more hooker
Comp.
most hooker
Super.
UK
/ˈhʊk.ə/
US
/ˈhʊk.ɚ/
Used attributively, e.g., "hooker heels", to denote association with prostitutes

Definitions

hookernoun
A person, especially a woman, who engages in sexual activity for payment; a prostitute.
The police arrested several hookers during the raid on the illegal brothel.
A player in rugby who is positioned in the front row of the scrum and is responsible for winning the ball.
The hooker played a crucial role in securing possession for the team during the match.
A type of boat used for fishing, especially in the past.
The old hooker was still seaworthy and used by the local fishermen.
One that hooks; a person or device that fastens, catches, or pulls things by means of a hook.
With a quick motion, the seasoned angler proved himself a skilful hooker, snagging the trout in seconds.
hookeradjective
Relating to or characteristic of prostitutes; suggestive of or resembling the style or appearance associated with sex workers.
He referred to the flashy outfit as having a hooker look.