Hook, Captain

1. The pirate-villain in the play Peter Pan. One of his hands has been devoured by a crocodile and replaced with a hook. He is eaten whole by the crocodile near the end of the play.

Example Sentences

The unlikely combination of a 19-year-old Liza Minnelli as Red, Cyril “Captain Hook” Ritchard as the Wolf and the Animals, of “House of the Rising Sun” fame, as his vulpine crew, is a Christmas miracle I can get behind.

From Los Angeles Times

With the Lost Boys in tow, Peter and Wendy will take on Captain Hook, climaxing with a swashbuckling battle.

From Los Angeles Times

At that time, the Florida performers complained about filthy costumes and abuse from guests, including children who would kick the shins of Disney villains such as Captain Hook.

From Seattle Times

The Captain Hook actor said: "You will be missed brother! You were the real captain!"

From BBC

On closer inspection by police officers though, it turned out to be a toy skeleton model of Captain Hook, complete with a hook for a hand and the remains of his trusty parrot.

From BBC