Synonyms for

Hooks

Verb / hʊks / Another word for hooks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hooks are curved pieces of metal or plastic that are used for catching, holding, or hanging things.

Synonyms & similar words

addict hooking knockoff swipe filch gazump pilfer draw snitch thieve crotchet glom solicit bait rob snare sneak meathooks nobble pluck accost crochet comeon unhook purloin claws crooks barbs lures bait traps catches grapples fasteners peg

Synonyms by register

Formal

fasteners clasps latches secures

Informal

catches clasps latches

Literary

barbs grapples

Antonyms

straight smooth flat unbent unhooked

Common collocations

  • fishing hooks
  • hook and loop
  • hook and ladder
  • hook up
  • hook in
  • hook out
  • hook the fish

Word family

noun hook
verb hook
adjective hooked

Usage note

As a noun, 'hooks' most commonly refers to devices for catching or hanging things. As a verb, it means to catch or attach something.

Example sentences

  1. I put my keys on the hook.
  2. The fish was caught by the hook.
  3. The picture frame fell off the hook.
  4. The coat hook was loose.
  5. The hook was rusty and old.

Quotes

  • The hooks of a good angler must be the very best, and tempered to a proper degree. - Izaak Walton
  • The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending, then having the two as close together as possible. - George Burns
  • A man is not paid for having a head and hands, but for using them. - Elbert Hubbard

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