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[ˈhʊkə], (Noun)
Definitions:
- the player in the middle of the front row of the scrum, who tries to hook the ball
(e.g: he is a hooker who can influence the game, and he has a knack of scoring tries)
- a prostitute, especially one who seeks clients on the street
(e.g: they liked to procure the services of hookers now and again)
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[ˈhʊkə], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a one-masted sailing boat of a kind used especially in Ireland for fishing
(e.g: he took paying guests out on his own traditional sailing boat, a restored Galway hooker)
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Origin
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mid 17th century: from Dutch hoeker, from hoek ‘hook’ (used earlier in hoekboot, denoting a two-masted Dutch fishing vessel)
[ˈhʊkə], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a glass or drink of undiluted brandy, whisky, or other alcoholic spirit
(e.g: he took the bottle out and poured them each a stiff hooker)
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Origin
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mid 19th century: of unknown origin
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