Crook (Noun)
Meaning 1
Someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- 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.
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Hyponyms
- Smuggler
- Moonshiner
- Rapist
- Moon Curser
- Tough
- Mafioso
- Drug Trafficker
- Conspirator
- Highjacker
- Suborner
- Toughie
- Pusher
- Jail Bird
- Moon-curser
- Blackmailer
- Recidivist
- Moll
- Lawbreaker
- Punk
- Drug Dealer
- Probationer
- Thug
- Briber
- Runner
- Repeater
- Kidnapper
- Accessary
- Traitor
- Thief
- Accessory
- Murderer
- Stealer
- Desperado
- Liquidator
- Coconspirator
- Highbinder
- Hood
- Extortioner
- Hijacker
- Bootlegger
- Jailbird
- Machinator
- Desperate Criminal
- Violator
- Fugitive From Justice
- Mobster
- Racketeer
- Snatcher
- Gun Moll
- Gangster
- Kidnaper
- Arsonist
- Incendiary
- Scofflaw
- Treasonist
- Hoodlum
- Parolee
- Fugitive
- Raper
- Drug Peddler
- Strong-armer
Meaning 2
A circular segment of a curve; "a bend in the road"; "a crook in the path".
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- 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.
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Meaning 3
A long staff with one end being hook shaped.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- 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.