Definitions

1. noun

a hook, typically made of metal, used for catching fish, especially one having a barbed point and a flexible shank.

“He carefully removed the fishhook from his finger.”

2. verb

to catch or hook fish, especially with a fishhook.

“She fishhooked a large trout in the river yesterday.”

3. verb

to catch or get hold of something or someone with a hook or by trickery.

“The scam artist tried to fishhook her into investing in the fake business.”