If the hooks held, though, a storming party could nevertheless go along the lines, into the topmasts.

The grappling hook caught with a dull clank and held.

The grappling hook caught with a sharp clang and held.

The line and hook held, and the fish broke the surface, flailing at the air.

If they hadn't been, the hooks would have held.

Two hooks on the wall held several wire clothes hangers.

The hook held pretty well; he took a risk and reached down to tie the rope firmly to the bolt.

I put considerable weight upon the rope, and still the hook held.

A single stride took him the length of the bed to the wall, near the hooks holding his magnificent warhammer.

Fortunately the grappling hook held and he pulled himself to safety.