Meaning
hook
- a curved piece of metal or material used for catching or hanging
In a sentence
Ha appeso la giacca a un uncino dietro la porta.
He hung his jacket on a hook behind the door.
Questo strumento ha una punta ricurva simile a un uncino.
This tool has a curved tip similar to a hook.
Perché hai piegato quel filo di ferro a uncino?
Why did you bend that wire into a hook?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| uncino | masculine · singular |
| uncini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Famous in popular culture through 'Capitan Uncino' (Captain Hook).
- For small fishing hooks specifically, use 'amo' instead.