1. plural of hooking; instances or acts of catching, fastening, or connecting something with a hook
Usage: commonly used in fishing, construction, and mechanical contexts
2. plural of hooking; in sports (especially rugby and soccer), instances of using the foot or leg to catch or control the ball
Usage: sports terminology

Examples

• The fisherman made several successful hookings during the morning.
• The construction crew completed the hookings of the steel beams.
• Her quick hookings of the ball impressed the soccer coach.
• Multiple hookings were needed to secure the cargo to the truck.
• The rugby player's hookings at the scrum were crucial to the team's success.