| hook [hu̇k] COMPUTER SCIENCE A modification of a computer program to add instructions to an existing part of the program. DESIGN ENGINEERING A piece of hard material, especially metal, formed into a curve for catching, holding, or pulling something. ELECTRONICS A circuit phenomenon occurring in four-zone transistors, wherein hole or electron conduction can occur in opposite directions to produce voltage drops that encourage other types of conduction. GEOGRAPHY The end of a spit of land that is turned toward shore. Also known as recurved spit. |