Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

left hook

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.35 in modern English

Syllables
left- hook
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A powerful punch thrown with the left hand, typically after a jab or a straight punch.

noun

A surprise assault.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

left hooks (plural)

Phrases

out of left field

Frequently Paired Words

out of left field right hook

Questions

What does left hook mean?
A powerful punch thrown with the left hand, typically after a jab or a straight punch.

How to pronounce left hook

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