n. 1 a bent or curved piece of metal etc. for catching hold or for hanging things on. b (in full fishhook) bent piece of wire for catching fish. 2 curved cutting instrument (reapinghook). 3 bend in a river, curved strip of land, etc. 4 a hooking stroke. b Boxing short swinging blow. v. I grasp or secure with hook(s). 2 catch with or as
