hooks

/hʊks/
/hʊks/
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Definitions of hooks
  1. noun
    large strong hand (as of a fighter)
    “wait till I get my hooks on him”
    synonyms: maulers, meat hooks
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    type of:
    hand, manus, mitt, paw
    the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
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