How to Use hook and eye in a Sentence

hook and eye

noun
  • While there is no belt, there is a hidden hook and eye closure, plus pockets.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 15 Sep. 2022
  • The cups are padded and lined with underwire, and there are hook and eye closures in the back for support.
    — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 17 May 2022
  • The bra is fully adjustable, with a four-row hook and eye closure and thick, slide-adjusting straps.
    — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 16 May 2023
  • The bra is constructed with steel boning and underwire, and closes at center back with hook and eye tape.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 3 June 2021
  • Some wireless bras have traditional, adjustable hook and eye closures in the back while others are a pullover style.
    — Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 20 Oct. 2022
  • The back doesn't have a hook and eye closure to create a completely smooth look, but testers did find it a bit difficult to get on and off.
    — Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 20 Oct. 2022
  • Wildlife experts glue the hooks and eyes of the clasps to opposite sides of a fracture, then wind a zip tie around the clasps to make sure the shells stay in place.
    — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, 2 July 2019
  • The underwired balconette bra has a hook and eye closure and adjustable straps to find your perfect fit, no matter your cup size.
    — Jill Schildhouse, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2023
  • The bra has a hook and eye closure, is made from a breathable material, and has adjustable straps that don’t dig into skin.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
  • This bralette from Cosabella is designed with a hook and eye closure back and wide straps to help support larger chests.
    — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 17 May 2022
  • The sports bra’s wide straps, 3-row hook and eye closure, and sturdy construction lift the breasts and prevent them from moving.
    — Esmé Epstein, Health, 16 June 2023
  • It’s outfitted with a hook and eye closure, and it can be converted into a racerback style to hide straps under clothes.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023
  • Attach to the hook and eye of your bra and wrap the strap around you at a lower angle to keep your bra perfectly out of view with backless dresses.
    — Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 11 July 2022
  • His father had the next day installed a small lock, a hook and eye, on the inside of his bedroom door, at a level where James could reach it.
    — Sarah Braunstei, The New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2021
  • Designed with a hook and eye band and adjustable straps, the sports bra form fits to the body while offering plenty of support thanks to thicker straps and a wide band.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2023
  • It's also designed with smoothing sides and a hook and eye closure at the back to keep things secure and wear seamlessly under tanks, tees, and tops.
    — Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Made from super soft fabric with 360 degree stretch, this shape was designed with a four row hook and eye closure for even more support.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Featuring a hook and eye closure in the back and wireless cups, this bra had the comfortable feel of a bralette with the support of an underwire bra.
    — Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Ideal for larger chests, this bralette from Cosabella is designed with wide straps and a hook and eye closure back to provide support.
    — Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 30 Jan. 2023
  • The interior has the same fuzzy material for a warm, cozy feel, and the upper is adjustable with hook and eye closures for a custom fit.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Thick straps and a traditional hook and eye closure provide additional support.
    — Susan Brickell, Health.com, 14 Oct. 2021
  • The hatch opening is large and provides easy access for loading or unloading bulky cargo, and a number of useful hooks and eyes will keep your cargo restrained.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 16 Dec. 2019
  • Most bras are designed with a hook and eye clasp on the back of the band, though some bras feature front clasps for easier closure and a smoother look and others may even be designed with a zipper.
    — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022
  • The look consisted of a body sculpting vest shirt in black, which featured a peplum silhouette, hook and eye buttons down the center, and a deep plunging neckline.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 June 2023
  • For heavier, fruit-bearing varieties, Smith Trimble suggests adding a cattle panel with hook and eye screws to an existing fence to provide additional support.
    — Lauren Wellbank, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Made of 79 percent micromodal and 21 percent elastane, This bralette is also padded and features a hook and eye closure for maximum protection from slippage.
    — Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2023

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