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Crook (Noun)

Someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime.

Nouns denoting people.

The police finally caught the crook who had been evading them for months.
He was a notorious crook with a string of convictions for theft and burglary.
The judge sentenced the crook to five years in prison for his role in the robbery.
After serving his time, the former crook struggled to find employment due to his record.
The detective was determined to catch the crook who had been terrorizing the neighborhood with a series of break-ins.

A circular segment of a curve; "a bend in the road"; "a crook in the path".

Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.

The river made a sharp crook around the hill before flowing into the valley.
The hikers had to navigate a tricky crook in the trail that led to a steep drop-off.
The scenic drive featured a series of gentle crooks that offered stunning views of the coastline.
As the road wound its way up the mountain, it made a sharp crook to the left just before the summit.
The park's walking path included a picturesque crook around a tranquil pond.

A long staff with one end being hook shaped.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The shepherd used his trusty crook to guide the flock across the field.
The park ranger carried a sturdy crook to help rescue hikers stranded on steep terrain.
The farmer leaned on his crook as he surveyed the newly planted crops.
The medieval illustration depicted a bishop holding a ornate crook as a symbol of his office.
The mountain rescue team used a long-handled crook to pluck stranded climbers from the rocky face.