Hoek

Hoek is a Dutch noun meaning corner, angle, or bend. In geometry it refers to the point where two lines meet, typically measured in degrees, and in everyday use it denotes the outer corner of an object or the junction of streets. In Dutch compounds it appears in terms such as hoekpunt (vertex). The word is used in phrases like around the corner (om de hoek) and in the sense of a bend in a road or coastline.

Toponymy: The Netherlands has several places with Hoek in their name. The best known is Hoek van Holland, a coastal district of Rotterdam at the mouth of the Nieuwe Waterweg. The Hoeksche Waard is a large island region in South Holland, whose name reflects a historic bend in the surrounding waterways.

Other uses: Hoek occurs as a surname in Dutch-speaking communities and appears in various place names or institutions.

By focusing on Dutch usage and notable toponyms, the article remains concise and neutral.