A Hooker

1. One who, or that which, hooks.
2. A small fishing boat.
3. (nautical, slang, derogatory) Any antiquated craft.
4. (rugby) A player who hooks the ball out of the scrum with his foot.
5. (cricket) A batsman or batswoman adept at or fond of playing hook shots.
6. A crocheter.
7. (informal, dated) Synonym of hook (“attention-grabbing element of a creative work”)
8. (archaic, thieves' cant) A thief who uses a pole with a hook on the end to steal goods.

Synonyms

• (thief): angler, nuthook