Word
hooks
US/ˈhʊks/
UK/hˈʊks/
Definition
n. short, catchy parts of a song or story that grab your attention.
n. plural noun referring to catchy musical motifs or narrative devices designed to capture and maintain the audience's attention.
Examples
“Please hang your coats on the hooks by the door.”
“The fisherman carefully baited the hooks before casting his line into the deep water.”
“The gallery installed heavy-duty hooks along the main wall to support the weight of the massive oil paintings during the exhibition.”
Examples
simple
“Please hang your coats on the hooks by the door.”
contextual
“The fisherman carefully baited the hooks before casting his line into the deep water.”
complex
“The gallery installed heavy-duty hooks along the main wall to support the weight of the massive oil paintings during the exhibition.”
Synonyms
Idioms
drop off the hooks — To die.
Scan code
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