hooker

ˈhʊkər

Definition

Definition of hooker - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

prostitutionprostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets

The hooker was seen on the busy street corner.

escort

prostitute

streetwalker

rugby position

TECH.

front row forward in rugby, handles the ball in scrums

TECH.

The hooker played a crucial role in winning the scrum..

golf

TECH.

golfer whose shots typically curve left

TECH.

The hooker struggled to keep the ball straight.

drawer

slicer

fishing

Dated

type of fishing boat used in Ireland

Dated

The old hooker was still used for fishing off the coast..

fishing boat

trawler

vessel

alcohol

Dated

draught of alcoholic drink, especially of spirits

Dated

He took a hooker of whiskey before dinner.

drink

nip

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type of fishing boat used in Ireland

Origin of hooker

Unknown, possibly from the name of a person or place

Terms with hooker included in their meaning

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prop

sports

player on either side of the hooker in rugby

loose head

sports

rugby player on the left of the hooker

tight head

sports

rugby position on the hooker's right in a scrum

Examples of hooker in a sentence

A hooker approached him as he walked downtown.
The hooker secured the ball during the scrum.
Our team's hooker is known for his strength and agility.
The hooker adjusted his stance to correct the curve.
Coaching helped the hooker improve his swing.
The hooker sailed smoothly through the rough seas.

They repaired the hooker before the next fishing trip.
He ordered a hooker of rum to warm up.
After the toast, she sipped a hooker of brandy.

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French:putain, talonneur, ...
German:Nutte, Hakler, ...
Italian:prostituta, tallonatore, ...
Spanish:prostituta, talonador, ...
Portuguese:prostituta, talonador, ...
Chinese:妓女, 前排球员, ...
Japanese:売春婦, ラグビー選手, ...
Arabic:عاهِرة, هُوكَر, ...
Hebrew:זוֹנָה, הוֹקֶר, ...
Russian:проститутка, хукер, ...
Ukrainian:повія, хукер, ...
Hindi:वेश्या, रग्बी खिलाड़ी, ...
Bengali:পতিতা, হুকার, ...
Catalan:prostituta, talonador, ...
Czech:pouliční prostitutka, mlynářka, ...
Danish:luder, hooker, ...
Dutch:hoer, hooker, ...
Greek:πόρνη, χοκερ, ...
Hungarian:utcai prostituált, sarkazó, ...
Khmer:ស្ត្រីពេស្យាតាមដងផ្លូវ, កីឡាករជួរមុខកណ្ដាល, ...
Korean:매춘부, 후커, ...
Persian:فاحشه, هوکر, ...
Polish:prostytutka, zawodnik pierwszej linii, ...
Portuguese (BR):prostituta, hooker, ...
Romanian:prostituată, taloneur, ...
Swedish:prostituerad, krokspelare, ...
Thai:หญิงขายบริการ, ฮุกเกอร์, ...
Turkish:fahişe, kanca oyuncusu, ...
Vietnamese:gái mại dâm, hooker, ...

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Definition of hooker - Reverso English Dictionary

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