big hook
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Perhaps the most interesting thing about the video is how distinct the two characters appear to be; having multiple playable heroes is a big hook for Gotham Knights, which also stars Robin and Batgirl.
From The Verge ● May 10, 2022
Is there a final punchline to this campaign — or does Lightfoot risk getting yanked offstage with a big hook?
From Washington Post ● Apr. 8, 2020
Say a player is seeking relief from a poor lie because, by assuming a very closed stance that would promote a big hook, the outside of his foot touches the edge of a cartpath.
From Golf Digest ● Jun. 25, 2019
The late coho fishery off Sekiu from Sept. 16-30 commonly produces big "hook nosed" coho exceeding 15 pounds, and then from Oct. 1-31 anglers can also keep one chinook in a daily limit.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 16, 2012
She set out bowls of soup and hung a fresh disc of bread from the big hook.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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