hak

/hɑːk/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of hook, often used to carry a load or to lift something

“The worker used a hak to lift the heavy beam onto the wall.”

2. verb

to cut or chop something roughly, often with a dull or heavy instrument

“The farmer had to hak the wood to make it fit into the fireplace.”

3. verb

to hit or strike something with a sudden, forceful motion

“The baseball player tried to hak the ball out of the pitcher’s hand.”

Synonyms

  • chopper
  • cutter
  • hook

Antonyms

  • grip
  • secure