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Rarehooking
The correct spelling is hooking.
How to pronounce hooking
/ˈhʊkɪŋ/
verbIPA: /ˈhʊkɪŋ/
Say it like: Hoo-kin-g
The correct spelling is hooking. To attach a hook to. For example: "Hook the bag here, and the conveyor will carry it away."
Usage Examples
“Hook the bag here, and the conveyor will carry it away.”
“He hooked a snake accidentally, and was so scared he dropped his rod into the water.”
“He hooked his fingers through his belt loops.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To attach a hook to.
- 2.To catch with a hook (hook a fish).
- 3.To work yarn into a fabric using a hook; to crochet.
- 4.To insert in a curved way reminiscent of a hook.
- 5.To ensnare or obligate someone, as if with a hook.
noun
- 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.
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