1. the action of fastening or catching something with a hook
2. in sports, a curving motion or trajectory
Usage: sports

1. present participle of hook; fastening or catching with a hook
2. curving or bending in the shape of a hook

Examples

• She was hooking the trailer to the back of the truck.
• The fish kept hooking around the coral reef.
• The hooking of the safety chain is required by law.
• His golf ball showed a slight hooking to the left.
• The pitcher was hooking the ball effectively.
• The hooking mechanism on the gate was broken.
• The basketball player was hooking shots over defenders.