hook
B2Frequent NGSL-3UK /hʊk/US /hʊk/
Meaning
noun
a curved piece of metal, plastic or wire for hanging things on, catching fish with, etc.
“a picture/curtain/coat hook”
verb
to fasten or hang something on something else using a hook; to be fastened or hanging in this way
“hook something + adv./prep., We hooked the trailer to the back of the car.”
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“Soldier Spy yeah and uh I got hooked on”
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“If I'm cooking, the door is shut, the kids are out, the phone's on the hook, if she comes in, I get annoyed.”
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