(astronomy) a type of helium-burning blue giant star that is hotter than the average star in this stage of their life, due to having a more massive helium core

(Christianity, theology, informal) The Christus Victor theory of atonement.

(slang, intransitive, idiomatic) To depart in a hurry; to clear out.

past participle of take one's hook

simple past tense of take one's hook

present participle of take one's hook

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of take one's hook

The plant Gastrolobium hamulosum.

plural of hookswitch

The spring-loaded button on a telephone that is depressed by the action of returning the handset to the cradle, thus terminating the call.