The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word ROUNDHOUSE
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The straight part
We know that "Hook" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hook = roundhouse.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ROUNDHOUSE mean?
ROUNDHOUSE noun- A circular prison, especially a small local lockup or station house.
- The uppermost room or cabin of any note upon the stern of a ship.
- A privy near the bow of a vessel, especially as reserved for officers.
- A circular building in which locomotives are housed.
- A prehistoric dwelling typical of northwest Europe in the Iron Age and Bronze Age.
- A punch or kick delivered with an exaggerated sweeping movement.
- In the game of pinochle, a meld consisting of a queen and king in each of the four suits.
- To punch or kick with an exaggerated sweeping movement.