Definition of Crook
Crook
Crook
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A person who cheats or steals, especially in a clever way.
e.g. The detective was determined to catch the crook who stole the jewels.
(noun)
a hooked, curved, or bent portion of something;
e.g. She hung up the umbrella by the crook of its handle.
(noun)
a staff with a hook on one end, carried by a shepherd or a bishop;
e.g. The shepherd set his crook on the grass and sat down beside it.
(noun)
something that is hooked, curved, or bent in shape, especially the bend of a person's elbow;
e.g. She held her bag in the crook of her arm.
(verb)
to curve or bend something;
e.g. He tried to crook the wire to create a hook.
(adjective)
in informal Australian usage, unpleasant or unsatisfactory in some way, e.g. injured or ill (referring to a person), or illegal or dishonest (i.e. crooked);
e.g. They agreed that they were in a crook situation and wondered what they would do.
Translate this Word
Select a language from the dropdown and click "Translate Now" to see this word in your preferred language.
Similar Words
Opposite Words
Related Words
Comments
We have introduced an AI-powered feature to enhance your learning experience. Explore personalized insights and interactive tools powered by artificial intelligence.
Try AI FeatureWORD OF THE DAY
Company
