ganxo — meaning in English

English meaning

• hook noun A curved piece of metal or other material used to catch, hold, or hang something.
• peg noun A small wooden or metal pin used to fasten, hang, or mark something.

Senses

ganxo is used for these senses in English:

• hook A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.
• hook shot (basketball) A shot in which the offensive player gently throws the ball with a sweeping motion of his arm in an upward arc with a follow-through which ends over his head.
• peg (journalism) A topic of interest, such as an ongoing event or an anniversary, around which various features can be developed.

hook — full definition

1. noun A curved piece of metal or other material used to catch, hold, or hang something.
2. noun A catchy opening line or musical phrase designed to grab attention.
3. verb To catch, fasten, or connect with or as if with a hook.

peg — full definition

1. noun A small wooden or metal pin used to fasten, hang, or mark something.
2. verb To fasten with a peg, or to fix a price or value at a set level.
3. verb To throw something, especially a ball, often hard.

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