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1crook
verb \ˈkru̇k\
: to bend (your finger, neck, or arm)
Full Definition of CROOK
transitive verb
: bend
intransitive verb
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First Known Use of CROOK
12th century
2crook
noun
: a dishonest person
: a criminal
: the place where part of the body (such as an arm, leg, or finger) bends
Full Definition of CROOK
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2
: a part of something that is hook-shaped, curved, or bent <the crook of an umbrella handle>
4
: a person who engages in fraudulent or criminal practices
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Origin of CROOK
Middle English crok, from Old Norse krōkr hook
First Known Use: 13th century
Related to CROOK
- Synonyms
- criminal, culprit, felon, lawbreaker, malefactor, miscreant, offender
3crook
adjective
Definition of CROOK
Australian & New ZealandOrigin of CROOK
probably short for crooked
First Known Use: 1898
CROOK Defined for Kids
1crook
verb \ˈkru̇k\
crooked \ˈkru̇kt\crook·ing
2crook
noun
Definition of CROOK for Kids
1
: a dishonest person (as a thief)
2
: a shepherd's staff with one end curved into a hook
3
: a curved or hooked part of a thing : bend <He held it in the crook of his arm.>
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