# hooking

/ˈhʊkɪŋ/ (US) · /hˈʊkɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/hooking
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

connecting two things together using a hook or a similar shape. You can also use it to describe catching something, like a fish.

For teachers: the present participle of 'hook'; refers to the act of fastening, attaching, or catching something with a curved implement.

## Examples

- She is hooking the trailer to the back of the car.
- The fisherman spent the entire morning hooking small trout near the edge of the lake.
- By hooking the heavy cables to the reinforced steel frame, the engineers ensured the bridge section would remain stable during the high-altitude lift.

## Usage notes

- Often used as a transitive verb requiring a direct object; frequently pairs with the preposition 'to' or 'onto'.

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