Hook
Hook verb - To cause to turn away from a straight line.
Jail
Jail verb - To put in or as if in prison.
How words are described
| old | old hook | old jail |
| many | many hook | many jail |
| nasty | nasty hook | nasty jail |
| small | small hook | small jail |
| Other adjectives: strong, actual, real, big, tiny, potential, private, new, different, industrial. | ||
Common collocations
| bunch | hook bunch | jail bunch |
Both words in one sentence
- In a way, Jenji Kohan brought this on herself by having Piper hook up with her repeatedly in jail, but even then, the show seems to not shy away from how toxic their relationship is.
Source: Misaimed Fandom / Live-Action TV - He figures it's best to put them in jail so that he can legally get them off the hook, without worrying about them running off and getting themselves further in trouble by actually committing crimes.
Source: Wrongful Accusation Insurance - Sequel Hook: After the Paladins leave Everealm, someone busts the Vizier out of jail.
Source: Series / The Quest
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