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hook in Italian

hook in Italian is gancio, uncino, gancetto — hook means a curved piece of metal or other material used to catch, hold, or hang something.

hook in Italian

gancio
noun
A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.
uncino
noun
A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.
gancetto
noun
A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.
parte orecchiabile
noun
(music) A catchy musical phrase which forms the basis of a popular song.
ritornello
noun
(music) A catchy musical phrase which forms the basis of a popular song.
gancio
noun
agganciarsi
verb
(intransitive) To become attached, as by a hook.
prendere
verb
(transitive) To catch with a hook (hook a fish).
agganciare
verb
(transitive) To work yarn into a fabric using a hook; to crochet.
agganciare
verb
(transitive) To ensnare or obligate someone, as if with a hook.
attirare
verb
(transitive) To ensnare or obligate someone, as if with a hook.
agganciare
verb
connettersi
verb
inserire
verb
adescare
verb
(intransitive, slang) To engage in prostitution.

What does "hook" mean?

  1. noun A curved piece of metal or other material used to catch, hold, or hang something.
    "She hung her coat on the hook by the door."
  2. noun A catchy opening line or musical phrase designed to grab attention.
    "The song's hook gets stuck in your head for days."
  3. verb To catch, fasten, or connect with or as if with a hook.
    "He hooked the trailer to the back of the truck."

hook in a sentence

  • She hung her coat on the hook by the door.
  • The fisherman baited his hook and cast the line.
  • The song's hook gets stuck in your head for days.
  • He hooked the trailer to the back of the truck.

Similar words in Italian

Common Italian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "hook" in Italian?

"hook" in Italian is gancio, uncino, gancetto. hook means: A curved piece of metal or other material used to catch, hold, or hang something.

How do you use "hook" in a sentence?

Example: "She hung her coat on the hook by the door." In Italian, "hook" is gancio, uncino, gancetto.

Are there other ways to say "hook" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 12 translations listed for "hook": gancio, uncino, gancetto, parte orecchiabile, ritornello, agganciarsi.

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