Hook
Hook verb - To cause to turn away from a straight line.
Slip
Slip verb - To decline gradually from a standard level.
How words are described
| old | old hook | old slip |
| long | long hook | long slip |
| true | true hook | true slip |
| single | single hook | single slip |
| Other adjectives: simple, nasty, small, massive, big, little, tiny, interesting, major, minor, literal. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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The Stinger / Sequel Hook: Just before the entire credits roll, we get to see Sinestro slip on the yellow ring and be consumed by its power.
Source: Film / Green Lantern -
Some mischievous boys slip a hook into the back of a rival's speedo in "Swim Team" so that when he jumps into the water his speedo rips off. https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Source: Slippery Swimsuit
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