hooking
noun
Simple meaning
The penalized action of using one's stick to restrain an opponent.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
huukingSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈhʊkɪŋ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The act of catching or fastening something on a hook.
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The penalized action of using one's stick to restrain an opponent.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The act of catching or fastening something on a hook.
Used this way, hooking is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “He took lessons to cure his hooking.”noun
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