ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hooking

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈhʊkɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Hooking is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of hook.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of hook.

More Meanings

  1. The act of catching or fastening something on a hook.
  2. (ice hockey, bandy, floorball) The penalized action of using one's stick to restrain an opponent.

Example Sentences

There was a surprising number of foul hookings.

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