American English pronunciation

How to pronounce hooker

IPA transcription: ['hʊkɚ]

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Noun

  • United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879)

  • English theologian (1554-1600)

  • a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets

  • a golfer whose shots typically curve left (for right-handed golfers)

  • (rugby) the player in the middle of the front row of the scrum who tries to capture the ball with the foot

Usage examples

  • All songs written by John Lee Hooker.
  • A small man, he was a fine cutter and hooker of the ball.
  • King however was interested in India upon reading Royle and Hooker's works.
  • Having already spent his share, Hooker pays Snyder in counterfeit bills.
  • Her books, however, are published under the name Morna Hooker.
  • It was named after General Joseph Hooker.
  • Props push in the scrums, while the hooker tries to "hook" the ball.
  • Sonora, California: Hooker Press.
  • Godwins's position of choice was at hooker.
  • Hooker Luke Priddis received the Clive Churchill Medal.