hook

• Ein gebogener oder gekrümmter Gegenstand aus Metall oder anderem Material, der zum Fangen, Halten oder Aufhängen von Dingen dient; auch ein Haken beim Boxen.

A noun referring to a curved or bent piece of metal or other material used for catching, holding, or hanging things.

1. Curved tool for hanging or catchingA2formal

   A curved piece of metal or plastic used for hanging things or catching fish.

   Haken

   • He hung his coat on the hook by the door.
   • She used a fishing hook to catch a trout.
   • The picture frame has a hook on the back for mounting.

2. Part of a songB1informal

   A catchy musical phrase or chorus that is memorable and appealing.

   Hook

   • The song's hook is so catchy that I can't get it out of my head.
   • Every pop song needs a strong hook to be successful.
   • The guitarist played a simple but effective hook.

   Synonymechorusmelodyrefrainriff

3. Boxing punchB2formalsport

   A short, powerful punch thrown with a bent arm.

   Haken

   • The boxer landed a devastating left hook to his opponent's jaw.
   • He knocked him out with a perfect hook.
   • The coach taught him how to throw a proper hook.

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um eine Handlung zu bezeichnen, bei der etwas mit einem Haken gefangen, befestigt oder festgemacht wird oder als ob mit einem Haken, oder um jemandes Interesse zu wecken.

A verb used to indicate the act of catching, attaching, or securing something with or as if with a hook, or to attract someone's interest.

1. Attach or catch with a hookB1formal

   To catch, fasten, or attach something using a hook or curved object.

   Mit einem Haken befestigen

   • He hooked the fish and reeled it in.
   • She hooked her bag onto the back of the chair.
   • The climber hooked his rope to the anchor.

   Synonymeattachcatchclaspfastengrapplesecuresnag

   Antonymedetachdisconnectfreereleaseunhook

2. Attract or enticeB2informal

   To attract or draw someone in, often in a clever or deceptive way.

   Anlocken

   • The advertisement hooked many new customers.
   • The first chapter of the book hooked me immediately.
   • They used a free trial to hook users into subscribing.

   Synonymeattractcaptivatedrawensnareenticefascinatelureseducetempttrap

   Antonymedeterdiscouragerepel

3. B2informal

   To connect or link something, especially in a technical or mechanical context.

   Verbinden

   • He hooked the trailer to his truck.
   • The technician hooked the computer to the network.
   • She hooked the speakers up to the amplifier.

   Synonymeattachclaspconnectcouplefastenhitchjoinlink

   Antonymedetachdisconnectseparateunfastenunhook

Phrasal-Variantenhook onhook uphook up with