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crook
1[ krook ]
/ krʊk /
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Definition of crook
noun
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
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Origin of crook
1First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English crok, crouk, from Old Norse krōkr “hook, barb, corner”
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Other definitions for crook (2 of 3)
crook2
[ krook ]
/ krʊk /
adjective Australian.
Origin of crook
2First recorded in 1875–80; perhaps alteration of cronk
Other definitions for crook (3 of 3)
Crook
[ krook ]
/ krʊk /
noun
George, 1829–90, U.S. general in Indian wars.
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British Dictionary definitions for crook
crook
/ (krʊk) /
noun
verb
to bend or curve or cause to bend or curve
adjective
Word Origin for crook
C12: from Old Norse krokr hook; related to Swedish krok, Danish krog hook, Old High German krācho hooked tool
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