hook

noun

1
a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket
2
a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent
3
a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer
he took lessons to cure his hooking
4
a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something
5
a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
6
a catch for locking a door
7
anything that serves as an enticement
8
a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook

1
approach with an offer of sexual favors
he was solicited by a prostitute
The young man was caught soliciting in the park
2
entice and trap
The car salesman had snared three potential customers
3
secure with the foot
hook the ball
4
to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug)

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