rook

/ɹuːk/

noun

  1. 1

    A European bird, Corvus frugilegus, of the crow family.

  2. 2

    A cheat or swindler; someone who betrays.

  3. 3

    A type of firecracker used by farmers to scare birds of the same name.

  4. 4

    A trick-taking game, usually played with a specialized deck of cards.

  5. 5

    A bad deal, a rip-off.

Synonyms

verb

  1. 1

    To cheat or swindle.

Synonyms

noun

  1. 1

    A piece shaped like a castle tower, that can be moved only up, down, left or right (but not diagonally) or in castling.

  2. 2

    A castle or other fortification.

Synonyms

noun

  1. 1

    A rookie.

noun

  1. 1

    Mist; fog; roke

verb

  1. 1

    To squat; to ruck.

verb

  1. 1

    Pronunciation spelling of look.

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