hook in Latin
hook in Latin is hamus, uncus, hāmus — hook means a curved piece of metal or other material used to catch, hold, or hang something.
hook in Latin
hamus
uncus
A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.
hāmus
A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.
adhāmō
(transitive) To catch with a hook (hook a fish).
What does "hook" mean?
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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."
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noun A catchy opening line or musical phrase designed to grab attention.
"The song's hook gets stuck in your head for days."
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verb To catch, fasten, or connect with or as if with a hook.
"He hooked the trailer to the back of the truck."
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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.
- Her speech began with a funny hook that made everyone laugh.
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What is "hook" in Latin?
"hook" in Latin is hamus, uncus, hāmus. 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 Latin, "hook" is hamus, uncus, hāmus.
Are there other ways to say "hook" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "hook": hamus, uncus, hāmus, adhāmō.
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