Meaning
hook; hook punch
- a curved piece of metal or other material used for hanging or catching things
- a short, curved punch in boxing
- a contact or person who acts as a connection
In a sentence
Appendi la giacca al gancio dietro la porta.
Hang your jacket on the hook behind the door.
Il pugile ha vinto l'incontro grazie a un potente gancio destro.
The boxer won the fight thanks to a powerful right hook.
Non abbiamo un gancio all'interno per ottenere quelle informazioni.
We don't have an inside contact to get that information.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gancio | masculine · singular |
| ganci | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural drops the 'i': 'ganci' (not 'gancii').
- Commonly used colloquially for an insider contact who opens doors.