The word hook is linked with different meanings. A hook is generally known as a piece of metal or wood that is used by people to hold something, for example there are clothes hangers or hangers that are used to hang garments. In handicrafts, especially in knitting, handicrafts use an instrument called a hook or crochet which is used to weave with yarn or wool. In this case, the hook or crochet is a short needle made of plastic, wood or metal.
On the other hand, there is the commercial hook, terminology applied to a technique used by advertising companies, with the purpose of attracting more customers, this strategy focuses on the publication of offers at a market cost well below the average, with the intention of obtaining the attention of customers, promoting increased sales. In sports, specifically in boxing, the term hook is also used, but with a very different idea, in this case a blow given from the bottom up with the arm and forearm bent is called a hook, a blow that usually knocks out the opponent.
In basketball there is a throwing technique called hook shot, this throw is done with one hand, in a position perpendicular to the hoop, with the arm extended gently sliding the ball.
When a person possesses certain qualities, enjoys sympathy and physical or inner beauty, it is said that they have a hook to attract a partner, for example, a boy's hook may be to have a good body, for others the hook is that has a good car, or is an excellent student, etc.
In orthodontics, hooks are used to hold the plate (an instrument used to maintain the space of a tooth that was lost) correctly, preventing the displacement of the device, since they are strongly placed on the tooth that will not be removed while serving of anchor. These hooks are made of 0.7 wire. They are classified into: Schwartz hook, Adams hook, ball point hook, handle hook and Duyzings hook.
