hāmus — meaning in English

English meaning

• hook noun A curved piece of metal or other material used to catch, hold, or hang something.

Senses

hāmus is used for these senses in English:

• fishhook A barbed hook, usually metal, used for fishing.
• 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 — 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.

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