Hookings, often used in fishing, are actions that involve securing a catch with a hook. However, there are various synonyms for hookings, such as snags, catches, hauls, and landings. Snags refer to the act of hooking a fish or other target by accident, while catches and hauls denote successfully catching a desired target. Landings, on the other hand, signify the moment when the catch is safely brought to shore or landed on a boat. Other synonyms for hookings include bites, strikes, and grabs, which denote the action of a fish taking the hook or bait in its mouth, providing a signal to the angler to reel in the catch.