hooking

noun — 2 senses

hooking

noun

/ˈhʊkɪŋ/

1

The act of catching or fastening something on a hook.

  • There was a surprising number of foul hookings.2001, Max Hunn, Fishing Adventures in Florida: Sport Fishing with Light Tackle:
2

Hobbies, Ice hockey, Lifestyle, Skating, Sports The penalized action of using one's stick to restrain an opponent.

Derived terms
rug hooking

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