noun🔗ShareCurva, curvaturaA bend; turn; curve; curvature; a flexure."She held the baby in the crook of her arm."Ella sostenía al bebé en el hueco de su brazo.structureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareInclinación de rodillasA bending of the knee; a genuflection."Before entering the queen's presence, they all practiced their crooks to ensure a respectful bow. "Antes de entrar en presencia de la reina, todos practicaron sus inclinaciones de rodillas para asegurar una reverencia respetuosa.ritualreligionbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCurva, curvaturaA bent or curved part; a curving piece or portion (of anything)."the crook of a cane"La curva de un bastón.partstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRizo, bucleA lock or curl of hair."Her dark hair fell in soft crooks around her face, framing her eyes. "Su cabello oscuro caía en suaves rizos alrededor de su rostro, enmarcando sus ojos.appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHorcaA 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." "Esta definición de "horca" es incorrecta, la palabra "horca" significa "criminales".policelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareViga de soporte, soporteA 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. "El techo del viejo granero estaba sostenido por vigas de soporte de madera resistentes.architecturestructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCayadoA 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. "El pastor usó su cayado para guiar suavemente al cordero perdido de vuelta al rebaño.utensilagricultureanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBáculoA bishop's staff of office."While rare, the antique store had several religious items, including beautifully crafted crooks used by bishops long ago. "Aunque era raro, la tienda de antigüedades tenía varios artículos religiosos, incluyendo hermosos báculos utilizados por los obispos hace mucho tiempo.religioncultureritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTruco, engañoAn artifice; a trick; a contrivance."The magician used clever crooks like hidden compartments and mirrors to make the rabbit disappear. "El mago usó trucos ingeniosos como compartimentos ocultos y espejos para hacer desaparecer al conejo.actioncharacterdevicethingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDelincuentes, estafadoresA person who steals, lies, cheats or does other dishonest or illegal things; a criminal."The crooks stole the school's valuable computer equipment. "Los delincuentes robaron el valioso equipo informático de la escuela.personcharactermoralpolicelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGanchoA pothook."The teacher showed us how to make the letter "J" with nice, even crooks at the top. "El profesor nos mostró cómo hacer la letra "J" con bonitos ganchos uniformes en la parte superior.utensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCurvaA 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. "El músico experimentó con diferentes curvas para su trompa, cada una produciendo un tono sutilmente diferente y más cálido.musictechnicaldevicesoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDoblar, encorvarTo bend, or form into a hook."He crooked his finger toward me."Él dobló su dedo hacia mí.actionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDoblarse, encorvarseTo become bent or hooked."The old pipe crooks sharply near the basement wall. "La vieja tubería se dobla bruscamente cerca de la pared del sótano.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePervertir, torcerTo 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. "El político pervirtió sus promesas para beneficiar a sus ricos amigos, traicionando a la gente que votó por él.moralcharacterattitudevalueguiltlawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
