FISHHOOK

a piece of metal or other hard material curved or bent back at an angle, for catching hold of or hanging things on

a thing designed to catch people's attention

a curved cutting instrument, especially as used for reaping or shearing.

a short swinging punch made with the elbow bent and rigid, especially in boxing

a curved stroke in handwriting.

a curved promontory or sand spit.

attach or fasten with a hook or hooks

catch with a hook

attract and hold the attention of; captivate

hit (the ball) round to the on side with a horizontal or slightly upward swing of the bat at shoulder height; hit a ball delivered by (the bowler) with such a stroke.

secure (the ball) and pass it backwards with the foot in the scrum.