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Hooks has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

large strong hand (as of a fighter)

"wait till I get my hooks on him"

2

plural of hook

"The fishermen repaired their broken hooks before casting them back into the sea."

Verb
1

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hook

"The shark's sharp teeth hooks into the seal's flesh as it strikes."

In plain English: To hook something means to catch it quickly and securely, often with your hands or fingers.

"The new song has hooks that make people want to dance all night long."

Proper Noun
1

A surname​.

"Mr. Hooks arrived late to the meeting, causing some confusion among his colleagues who did not know him well by that name."

Example Sentences
"The new song has hooks that make people want to dance all night long." verb
"She will hook you up with some friends from her old job." verb
"I need to hook my trailer securely before we start driving." verb
"He hooked me a great deal on the new laptop at the store." verb
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