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hooklike

Definition:

Adjective: Resembling or having the shape of a hook.

Sense 1:

Adjective: Having a curved or bent shape similar to a hook.

Example sentence: The tree branches had hooklike thorns that made climbing difficult.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Capable of catching or holding onto something like a hook.

Example sentence: The plant had hooklike appendages that attached to the fur of passing animals.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Appealing or attractive in a captivating way.

Example sentence: The artist's painting had a hooklike quality that drew everyone's attention.

Sense 4:

Adjective: Pertaining to a local or specific hook-shaped characteristic.

Example sentence: The inhabitants of the coastal town used a hooklike tool to catch fish in a unique way.