hooker

(noun) United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879). Synonyms: Hooker, Joseph Hooker, Fighting Joe Hooker.

(noun) English theologian (1554-1600). Synonyms: Hooker, Richard Hooker.

(noun) a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets. Synonyms: streetwalker, street girl, hustler, floozy, floozie, slattern.

(noun) a golfer whose shots typically curve left (for right-handed golfers).

(noun) (rugby) the player in the middle of the front row of the scrum who tries to capture the ball with the foot.