hook

a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket

a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent

a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer

“he took lessons to cure his hooking”

a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something

a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something

a catch for locking a door

anything that serves as an enticement

a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook

approach with an offer of sexual favors

“he was solicited by a prostitute”

entice and trap

“The car salesman had snared three potential customers”

secure with the foot

“hook the ball”

to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug)

fasten with a hook

catch with a hook

“hook a fish”

hit with a hook

“His opponent hooked him badly”

hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left

make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle

“She sat there crocheting all day”

make off with belongings of others

rip off; ask an unreasonable price

take by theft

“Someone snitched my wallet!”