noun🔗ShareKrümmung, BiegungA bend; turn; curve; curvature; a flexure."She held the baby in the crook of her arm."Sie hielt das Baby in der Armbeuge.structureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerbeugung, KniefallA bending of the knee; a genuflection."Before entering the queen's presence, they all practiced their crooks to ensure a respectful bow. "Bevor sie die Königin empfingen, übten sie alle ihre Verbeugungen, um eine respektvolle Verbeugung zu gewährleisten.ritualreligionbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKrümmung, BiegungA bent or curved part; a curving piece or portion (of anything)."the crook of a cane"Der Knick eines Stockes.partstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLocke, KrauseA lock or curl of hair."Her dark hair fell in soft crooks around her face, framing her eyes. "Ihr dunkles Haar fiel in weichen Locken um ihr Gesicht und umrahmte ihre Augen.appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGalgenA gibbet."This definition of "crooks" is incorrect, the word "crooks" means "criminals". Here is a sentence that illustrates the meaning of the word "crooks" "The police arrested the crooks who robbed the bank." "Diese Definition von "Galgen" ist falsch, das Wort "Galgen" bedeutet "Verbrecher".policelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStützbalken, StrebeA support beam consisting of a post with a cross-beam resting upon it; a bracket or truss consisting of a vertical piece, a horizontal piece, and a strut."The old barn's roof was supported by sturdy wooden crooks. "Das Dach der alten Scheune wurde von stabilen hölzernen Stützbalken getragen.architecturestructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHirtenstab, KrummstabA shepherd's crook; a staff with a semi-circular bend ("hook") at one end used by shepherds."The shepherd used his crook to gently guide the lost lamb back to the flock. "Der Schäfer benutzte seinen Hirtenstab, um das verlorene Lamm sanft zur Herde zurückzuführen.utensilagricultureanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKrummstabA bishop's staff of office."While rare, the antique store had several religious items, including beautifully crafted crooks used by bishops long ago. "Obwohl selten, hatte das Antiquitätengeschäft mehrere religiöse Gegenstände, darunter wunderschön gefertigte Krummstäbe, die vor langer Zeit von Bischöfen verwendet wurden.religioncultureritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBetrug, SchwindelAn artifice; a trick; a contrivance."The magician used clever crooks like hidden compartments and mirrors to make the rabbit disappear. "Der Zauberer benutzte clevere Betrügereien wie versteckte Fächer und Spiegel, um den Hasen verschwinden zu lassen.actioncharacterdevicethingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGauner, VerbrecherA person who steals, lies, cheats or does other dishonest or illegal things; a criminal."The crooks stole the school's valuable computer equipment. "Die Gauner stahlen die wertvolle Computerausrüstung der Schule.personcharactermoralpolicelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHakenA pothook."The teacher showed us how to make the letter "J" with nice, even crooks at the top. "Der Lehrer zeigte uns, wie man den Buchstaben „J“ mit schönen, gleichmäßigen Haken oben macht.utensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBogenA small tube, usually curved, applied to a trumpet, horn, etc., to change its pitch or key."The musician experimented with different crooks for his French horn, each one producing a subtly different and warmer tone. "Der Musiker experimentierte mit verschiedenen Bögen für sein Waldhorn, wobei jeder einen subtil anderen und wärmeren Ton erzeugte.musictechnicaldevicesoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBiegen, krümmenTo bend, or form into a hook."He crooked his finger toward me."Er krümmte seinen Finger in meine Richtung.actionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich krümmen, sich biegenTo become bent or hooked."The old pipe crooks sharply near the basement wall. "Das alte Rohr krümmt sich stark in der Nähe der Kellerwand.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerderben, verfälschenTo turn from the path of rectitude; to pervert; to misapply; to twist."The politician crooked his promises to benefit his wealthy friends, betraying the people who voted for him. "Der Politiker verdrehte seine Versprechen, um seinen wohlhabenden Freunden zu nützen, und verriet damit die Menschen, die ihn gewählt hatten.moralcharacterattitudevalueguiltlawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
