noun
hook; gab
A physical hook or a hook-like projection used for hanging or catching something. Also used for a gab, a pointed tool or projection.
壁に引っ掛けを取り付けてコートを掛けた。
I attached a hook to the wall and hung my coat.
noun
A trap or snare, often in a figurative sense such as a trick question or a deceptive setup designed to catch someone out.
そのクイズには引っ掛けがいくつかあった。
There were several trick questions in that quiz.
noun
arm-grabbing force out
Sumo term: a technique where the wrestler grabs the opponent's arm and forces them out of the ring.
彼は引っ掛けで相手を土俵の外に出した。
He forced his opponent out of the ring with an arm-grabbing force out.