word
Crook
Kruuk
/ˈkrʊk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
crook
Dictionary meaning
A long staff with one end being hook-shaped.
Examples
- The shepherd walked with a crook.
- I wasn't surprised to find out my boss was a crook.
Synonyms: shepherd's crook
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