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1. grappling_hook
noun. a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope.
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2. grappling
noun. ['ˈgræplɪŋ, ˈgræpəlɪŋ'] the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down.
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3. hook
verb. ['ˈhʊk'] fasten with a hook.
Etymology
- hook (English)
- hoke (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hoc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. hook
verb. ['ˈhʊk'] rip off; ask an unreasonable price.
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- hook (English)
- hoke (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hoc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. hook
noun. ['ˈhʊk'] a catch for locking a door.
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- hook (English)
- hoke (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hoc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. hook
verb. ['ˈhʊk'] make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle.
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- hook (English)
- hoke (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hoc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. hook
verb. ['ˈhʊk'] hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left.
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- hook (English)
- hoke (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hoc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. hook
noun. ['ˈhʊk'] a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something.
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- hook (English)
- hoke (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hoc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))