A hook or catch positioned at the front of something, or a preliminary hooking motion or technique.
From 'fore-' plus 'hook,' which comes from Old English 'hoc' and Proto-Germanic origins. The term appears in both carpentry and combat/fishing contexts.
In boxing, the forehook is a setup punch thrown to distract and position your opponent before the main combinations—it's less powerful than a full hook but crucial for control and rhythm.
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