noun Download 🔗Share A bend; turn; curve; curvature; a flexure. Examples : "She held the baby in the crook of her arm." structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A bending of the knee; a genuflection. Examples : "Before entering the queen's presence, they all practiced their crooks to ensure a respectful bow. " ritual religion body action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A bent or curved part; a curving piece or portion (of anything). Examples : "the crook of a cane" part structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A lock or curl of hair. Examples : "Her dark hair fell in soft crooks around her face, framing her eyes. " appearance body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A gibbet. Examples : "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." " police law Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A 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. Examples : "The old barn's roof was supported by sturdy wooden crooks. " architecture structure building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A shepherd's crook; a staff with a semi-circular bend ("hook") at one end used by shepherds. Examples : "The shepherd used his crook to gently guide the lost lamb back to the flock. " utensil agriculture animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A bishop's staff of office. Examples : "While rare, the antique store had several religious items, including beautifully crafted crooks used by bishops long ago. " religion culture ritual Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An artifice; a trick; a contrivance. Examples : "The magician used clever crooks like hidden compartments and mirrors to make the rabbit disappear. " action character device thing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A person who steals, lies, cheats or does other dishonest or illegal things; a criminal. Examples : "The crooks stole the school's valuable computer equipment. " person character moral police law Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A pothook. Examples : "The teacher showed us how to make the letter "J" with nice, even crooks at the top. " utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A small tube, usually curved, applied to a trumpet, horn, etc., to change its pitch or key. Examples : "The musician experimented with different crooks for his French horn, each one producing a subtly different and warmer tone. " music technical device sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To bend, or form into a hook. Examples : "He crooked his finger toward me." action nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To become bent or hooked. Examples : "The old pipe crooks sharply near the basement wall. " action process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To turn from the path of rectitude; to pervert; to misapply; to twist. Examples : "The politician crooked his promises to benefit his wealthy friends, betraying the people who voted for him. " moral character attitude value guilt law action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading