nounπShareA bend; turn; curve; curvature; a flexure."She held the baby in the crook of her arm."structureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bending of the knee; a genuflection."Before entering the queen's presence, they all practiced their crooks to ensure a respectful bow. "ritualreligionbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bent or curved part; a curving piece or portion (of anything)."the crook of a cane"partstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA lock or curl of hair."Her dark hair fell in soft crooks around her face, framing her eyes. "appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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." "policelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "architecturestructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "utensilagricultureanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bishop's staff of office."While rare, the antique store had several religious items, including beautifully crafted crooks used by bishops long ago. "religioncultureritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn artifice; a trick; a contrivance."The magician used clever crooks like hidden compartments and mirrors to make the rabbit disappear. "actioncharacterdevicethingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who steals, lies, cheats or does other dishonest or illegal things; a criminal."The crooks stole the school's valuable computer equipment. "personcharactermoralpolicelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pothook."The teacher showed us how to make the letter "J" with nice, even crooks at the top. "utensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "musictechnicaldevicesoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bend, or form into a hook."He crooked his finger toward me."actionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become bent or hooked."The old pipe crooks sharply near the basement wall. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "moralcharacterattitudevalueguiltlawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading