right hook
Curved knockout blow
A right hook is a powerful curved punch thrown with the right hand, swinging in an arc toward the opponent's head or body.
In boxing, hooks generate force through hip rotation rather than reach: He dropped his guard and took a right hook to the jaw.
Figuratively, any unexpected blow or setback: The market delivered a right hook to investors.
- punchStrike with fist
- knockoutIncapacitating final blow
- knockout punchBlow causing unconsciousness
- boxingCombat sport using fists
- prize fightProfessional boxing match
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- fistfightspunch, jab, uppercut, haymaker, left jab
- punchesjab, uppercut, haymaker, body shot, straight punch
- strikesgeneral strike, labor strike, wildcat strike, strike action, walkout
- hooksfishhook, gaff
- Knockoutsknockout, KO, TKO, technical knockout, knockout punch
- boxingjab, uppercut, punch, knockout, TKO
punch type/trajectory
right hookjab
Quick, straight blow
left jab · cross · straight punch · right cross · uppercut
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