hook

• Sustantivo que designa una pieza o instrumento curvo o doblado, generalmente de metal u otro material, que sirve para enganchar, sujetar, colgar o atrapar algo.

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.

   Gancho

   • 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.

   gancho musical

   • 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.

   Sinónimoschorusmelodyrefrainriff

3. Boxing punchB2formalsport

   A short, powerful punch thrown with a bent arm.

   Gancho (boxeo)

   • 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.

• Verbo que indica la acción de atrapar, sujetar o fijar algo con un gancho o como si se usara un gancho, o de captar el interés de alguien.

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.

   Enganchar (con un gancho o curva)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosattachcatchclaspfastengrapplesecuresnag

   Antónimosdetachdisconnectfreereleaseunhook

2. Attract or enticeB2informal

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

   atraer o engañar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosattractcaptivatedrawensnareenticefascinatelureseducetempttrap

   Antónimosdeterdiscouragerepel

3. B2informal

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

   Conectar o enlazar

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

   Sinónimosattachclaspconnectcouplefastenhitchjoinlink

   Antónimosdetachdisconnectseparateunfastenunhook

Variantes phrasalhook onhook uphook up with