A tear or rip caused by something catching and pulling, such as a hook or a sharp object. Often used for fabric or clothing.
I got a rip in my sweater.
かぎ裂きを直すのに手間がかかった。
It took a lot of work to mend the tear.
Full kanji spelling; less common but still seen.
Compound of かぎ (hook) and 裂き (tearing), from 裂く (to tear).