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    [Noun]  | "hook" | \ ˈhu̇k \


    1: a curved or bent device for catching, holding, or pulling

    2: something intended to attract and ensnare

    3: anchor

    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English, from Old English hōc; akin to Middle Dutch hoec fishhook, corner, Lithuanian kengė hook;

    [Noun]  | "cant hook" 


    1: a lumberman's lever that has a pivoting hooked arm and a blunt often toothed metal cap at one end

    Origin: circa 1848 ;

     {see: |cant:4|cant:4};

    [Noun]  | "duck hook" 


    1: a pronounced and unintended hook in golf

    Origin: 1973 ;

    [Noun]  | "gang hook" 


    1: two or three fishhooks with their shanks joined together

    Origin: 1877 ;

    [Noun]  | "grappling hook" 


    1: a hook usually with multiple prongs that is typically attached to a rope and is used for grabbing, grappling, or gripping —called also grappling iron

    Origin: 1581 ;

    [Noun]  | "jump hook" 


    1: a hook shot in which the player jumps before releasing the ball

    Origin: 1982 ;

    [Noun]  | "mouth hook" 


    1: one of a pair of hooked larval mouthparts of some dipteran flies that function as jaws

    Origin: 1935 ;

    [Noun]  | "pruning hook" 


    1: a pole bearing a curved blade for pruning plants

    Origin: 1611 ;

    [Verb]  | "hook" 


    1: to form into a hook : crook

    2: to seize or make fast by or as if by a hook

    3: to connect by or as if by a hook —often used with up

    Origin: 13th century ;

    [Verb]  | "hook up" 


    1: to become associated especially in a working or social relationship

    2: to have a casual sexual encounter

    3: connect

    Origin: 1904 ;

    [Noun]  | "hooks" 


    1: a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument;


      * e.g., " ... delivered a hard right hook that struck his opponent in the eye "



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    [Noun]  | "hook" 


    1: a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument;


      * e.g., " ... delivered a hard right hook that struck his opponent in the eye "



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    [Verb]  | "hooks" 


    1: to cause to turn away from a straight line;


      * e.g., " ... the pitcher hooked the ball, and the batter missed "




    2: to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole;


      * e.g., " ... hooked up three short chains together to make a longer necklace "




    3: to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep;


      * e.g., " ... the monkey hooked four bananas from the basket and scampered away to enjoy them "




    [Verb]  | "hook" 


    1: to cause to turn away from a straight line;


      * e.g., " ... the pitcher hooked the ball, and the batter missed "




    2: to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole;


      * e.g., " ... hooked up three short chains together to make a longer necklace "




    3: to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep;


      * e.g., " ... the monkey hooked four bananas from the basket and scampered away to enjoy them "



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    [Verb]  | "hooks up (with)" 


    [Verb]  | "hooks up" 


    1: to come or be together as friends;


      * e.g., " ... former classmates who hooked up and started a business together "



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    [Verb]  | "hook up" 


    1: to come or be together as friends;


      * e.g., " ... former classmates who hooked up and started a business together "



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     [ "hooks" ]

    1: having hook ups or access to something

      * e.g.,  ... man i need some killer, you got any hooks? 

     [ "hooks" ]

    1:  when u see a friend and give them something u have or have access to and they don't thereby causing them to get excited and say, "HOOKS!"

      * e.g.,  ...  Statmore girl 1: "Hey, here's the last beer." 

     [ "hooks" ]

    2:  part of a statement to imply to someone that u would like them to give u some of what they got.

      * e.g.,  ...  Statmore girl 2: "Hooks!" 

     [ "hooks" ]

    1: a short, midget like being, with the heart of a warrior and a like of Texas (his only shortcoming).

      * e.g.,  ... Watch out for that hooks! He is spewing his pro-texan crap again! 

     [ "hooks" ]

    1: A poker term used to describe pocket jacks, in texas holdem.

      * e.g.,  ... ITs a powerfull hand. I had him hook line and sinker! 

     [ "hooks" ]

    1: punch /smack in the face

      * e.g.,  ... I'm gonna hook dis bitch 

     [ "hook hook" ]

    1: a slang term for a hooker

      * e.g.,  ... woman on the street taps you on the shoulder and says 'who the _____ you callin' a hook hook' and then she rips your turtle backpack. :( 

     [ "Hooked" ]

    1: Being totally in love or addicted to someone.

      * e.g.,  ... We went on a date last night and I am totally hooked 

     [ "hook it" ]

    1: The process of engaging in any sexual act with another individual.

      * e.g.,  ... I really wanted to hook it with this gorgeous brunette last night, but she was way out of my league. I had to settle with mediocre sex with some fat chick instead. 

     [ "on the hook" ]

    1: A person who is "on the hook" will be overly infatuated with another person. The person who is the desired generally takes little notice (and often complete advantage) of the person who is on the hook. Often times the person who is on the hook is a back-up. Signs that you are on the hook:

      * e.g.,  ... Ted: "Lisa came over last night and I gave her a foot rub as we watched a move." 

     [ "on the hook" ]

    2: 1) giving foot rubs

      * e.g.,  ... Marshall: "Are you guys dating now?" 

     [ "on the hook" ]

    3: 2) making mixed tapes/cds/play lists

      * e.g.,  ... Ted: "No, she is still with her boyfriend, she is just looking for the right time to break the news." 

     [ "on the hook" ]

    4: 3) making chocolate cake

      * e.g.,  ... Marshall: "Dude, you are so on the hook." 

     [ "on the hook" ]

    5: 4) dropping everything at a moments notice to be with the other person.

     [ "On The Hook" ]

    1: When a girl likes you but does not plan on committing to you, but keeps you around just in case something goes wrong

      * e.g.,  ... Ted was On The Hook with Lili 

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