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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHook
/hʊk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A curved or bent device used for catching, holding, or pulling something.
"The fisherman used a sharp hook to catch the trout."
- 1
To catch or fasten something with a hook.
"She hooked the fish and pulled it out of the water."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'hōc' (meaning a corner, angle, or hook), of Germanic origin and related to Old Norse 'hōkr' and Middle Dutch 'hōc'. Historically used to describe curved implements for catching or holding, the word has evolved over centuries to encompass metaphorical uses in music, writing, and fishing.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hook" is said worldwide
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Crochet
Transliteration: kʁoʃɛ
"Le pêcheur a utilisé un crochet pour attraper le poisson."
Haken
Transliteration: ˈhaːkən
"Der Fischer benutzte einen Haken, um den Fisch zu fangen."
Gancio
Transliteration: ˈɡantʃo
"Il pescatore ha usato un gancio per catturare il pesce."
Gancho
Transliteration: ˈɡantʃo
"El pescador usó un gancho para atrapar el pez."
Gancho
Transliteration: ˈɡɐ̃ku
"O pescador usou um gancho para pegar o peixe."
हुक
Transliteration: huk
"मछुआरे ने मछली पकड़ने के लिए हुक का इस्तेमाल किया।"
钩子
Transliteration: gōuzi
"渔夫用钩子钓鱼。"
갈고리
Transliteration: galgori
"어부는 물고기를 잡기 위해 갈고리를 사용했습니다."
フック
Transliteration: fukku
"漁師は魚を捕まえるためにフックを使いました。"
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