hooklike

• Adjetivo que descreve algo que tem a forma de um gancho ou que se assemelha a um gancho; também pode indicar algo curvo ou recurvado como um gancho.

An obsolete adjective describing something that is shaped like or resembles a hook.

1. Curved and graspingC1formal

   Having a shape or function similar to a hook, especially in the ability to catch, hold, or secure something.

   Em forma de gancho

   • The bird's beak was hooklike, perfect for tearing meat.
   • The plant uses its hooklike tendrils to climb up the wall.
   • The tool had a hooklike end for pulling nails.

   Sinônimoshamatehook-shapedhooked