noun Uncommon

hooking

HUU-kihng

Hooking (noun) means the act of catching, fastening, or connecting something with a hook. Example: “Hooking the trailer took longer than expected.”

noun

The act of catching, fastening, or connecting something with a hook.

"Hooking the trailer took longer than expected."

Ice hockey: an illegal move where a player uses their stick to hold back an opponent.

"He was sent to the penalty box for hooking."

How to use hooking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAttaching something with a hook, or, in hockey, a penalty for snagging an opponent with your stick.

Common pairings

penalty for hooking hooking violation

Word forms

hookings plural

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_____ the trailer took longer than expected.

Synonyms

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draw hook

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Rhymes for hooking

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hooking” mean?

The word “hooking” means the act of catching, fastening, or connecting something with a hook. In plain terms, attaching something with a hook, or, in hockey, a penalty for snagging an opponent with your stick.

How do you pronounce “hooking”?

“Hooking” is pronounced HUU-kihng (/ˈhʊkɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “hooking” in a sentence?

Here is “hooking” used in a sentence: “Hooking the trailer took longer than expected.”

What part of speech is “hooking”?

“Hooking” is a noun.

Is “hooking” a common word?

“Hooking” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “hooking” have?

“Hooking” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of catching, fastening, or connecting something with a hook.

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