cú móc

Võ sĩ dùng một cú móc trái hạ gục đối thủ.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Hook (in boxing): A short, powerful sideways punch thrown with the elbow bent, typically targeting the opponent's head or body from the side.
   • Hook shot (in basketball): A one-handed shot in which the player, usually near the basket, arcs the ball over their head with a sweeping, hook-like motion of the arm.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Boxing):
  • Võ sĩ dùng một cú móc trái hạ gục đối thủ. (The boxer used a left hook to knock out his opponent.)
• Noun (Basketball):
  • Anh ấy ghi điểm bằng một cú móc hoàn hảo. (He scored with a perfect hook shot.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is almost exclusively used in sports contexts, primarily boxing and basketball. It describes the curved, arcing trajectory of the action.

Variants and Related Words

• Móc hàm (n): Literally "jaw hook"; a hook punch aimed specifically at the jaw.
  • Cú móc hàm của anh ta rất nguy hiểm. (His jaw hook is very dangerous.)
• Ném móc (v): To shoot a hook shot (in basketball).
  • Cầu thủ đó thích ném móc ở khu vực gần rổ. (That player likes to shoot hook shots near the basket.)

Synonyms

• Hook: The direct and most common translation for both boxing and basketball contexts.
• Hook punch: Specifically for boxing.
• Hook shot: Specifically for basketball.

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