Crook
Pronunciation: /ˈkrʊk/
Crook (noun)
- a person who breaks the law, especially by stealing or cheating
- a long stick with a curved end, often used by shepherds
Examples
- The crook was caught by the police.
- A crook stole the wallet from the table.
Common collocations: catch a crook, a notorious crook, crook activity, shepherd's crook, wooden crook
Crook (verb)
- to make something not straight by bending it
Examples
- She crooks her arm to hold the baby.
- He crooks the wire to fit the shape.