hooking
Curving sharply left
Hooking is the present participle of hook, covering its various senses.
In sports, hooking is an illegal move—using a stick or arm to impede an opponent: He got called for hooking.
In boxing or golf, hooking describes a curving trajectory.
The word also refers to prostitution: She was arrested for hooking.
To be hooked is to be addicted or captivated.
Catching by entanglement
- trappingCatching with concealed devices
- snaggingGetting caught on something
- grabbingTaking hold suddenly
- ensnaringCatching by cunning
seizing · grasping · clutching · nabbing · netting · latching · landing · reeling
Recreational hook-and-line pursuit
- castingShaping through liquid form
- trollingProvoking reactions online
- jiggingJerky lure fishing technique
- fly-fishingCatching trout with artificial lures
baiting · lure · tackle · rod · reel · barb · catch · landing
Street-based prostitution
- hustlingHurrying or swindling
- solicitationSeeking to obtain
- prostitutionCommercial sexual services
- traffickingIllegal transport for profit
Hooked needle needlework
- yarnTwisted strand for crafts
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
- stitchThread loop in fabric
- loopCurve closing on itself
pull-through · lacework · chain · afghan · doily · bobbin · tatting · macramé
snaring
Catching by entanglement
- trappingCatching with concealed devices
- snaggingGetting caught on something
- grabbingTaking hold suddenly
ensnaring · seizing · grasping · clutching · nabbing · netting · latching · landing · reeling · pulling
angling
Recreational hook-and-line pursuit
- castingShaping through liquid form
- trollingProvoking reactions online
- jiggingJerky lure fishing technique
fly-fishing · baiting · lure · tackle · rod · reel · barb · catch · landing · strike
streetwalking
Street-based prostitution
- hustlingHurrying or swindling
- solicitationSeeking to obtain
- prostitutionCommercial sexual services
crochet
Hooked needle needlework
- yarnTwisted strand for crafts
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
- stitchThread loop in fabric
loop · pull-through · lacework · chain · afghan · doily · bobbin · tatting · macramé
clasp
Securing device that clicks
buckle · hasp · clip · anchor · loop · eyelet · grommet · closure · coupling · hitch
arcing
Moving along curved trajectory
veering · slicing · banking · swerving · crooking · looping · angling · trajectory · curvature · deviation
- joining methodswelding, TIG welding, spot welding, brazing, soldering
- hockeypuck, hockey, ice hockey, pucks, field hockey
- textile craftssewing, knitting, weaving, quilting, embroidery
- clothing actionsdressing, donning, wearing, buttoning, zipping
- dirty playcheap shot, cheap shots, dirty play, foul play, late hit
- fasteningattaching, fastening, tying, clamping, screwing
hookingunhooking
Releasing from a curved fastener
detaching · disconnecting · releasing · unfastening · unhook
hookingboring
Failing to engage interest
repelling · losing · alienating · disengaging · turning off
- hooking upCasual sexual encounter
- rug hookingCraft of looped fabric mats