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Definition crook in American English

crook noun

[countable] noun
/krʊk/
1

someone who is dishonest, especially someone who uses their position of power for their own personal advantage

Example

the bunch of crooks who run the government

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1.1

a criminal, especially one who steals money

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2

the place where something bends inward

Example

the crook of your arm

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3

a long stick that is curved at one end, used by shepherds for controlling their sheep

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Definition crook in American English