hook
Translation
hook, catch, clasp
Examples
Hang your coat on the hook.
Hang your coat on the hook.
That song has a great hook.
That song has a great hook.
Grammar Patterns
((a hook)) for ((-ing)) a tool for a purpose a hook for hanging coats
off the hook free from blame or a difficult situation The suspect is off the hook for now.
Similar Words
Synonyms: catch, clasp, fastener
Etymology
From Old English 'hōc', meaning a bent piece of metal.
Memory Tips
Picture a pirate's hook for a hand to remember the curved shape. It can also be a verb, 'to hook a fish'.