definition of
hooker

[1] #1 hooker n. [Hooker, Joseph Hooker, Fighting Joe Hooker] United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879). wn

[2] #2 hooker n. [Hooker, Richard Hooker] English theologian (1554-1600). wn

[3] #3 hooker n. [streetwalker, street girl, hustler, floozy, floozie, slattern] a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets. wn

[4] #4 hooker n. a golfer whose shots typically curve left (for right-handed golfers). wn

[5] #5 hooker n. (rugby) the player in the middle of the front row of the scrum who tries to capture the ball with the foot. wn