Crook
noun
A person who is dishonest or a criminal.
The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing from the local shops.
Often appears as...
- a common crook
- catch a crook
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Disapproving
noun
A bend or curve in something.
The crook in the river allowed for a perfect spot to set up camp.
Often appears as...
- crook in the river
- crook in the path
noun
The hooked staff carried by a shepherd.
The shepherd used his crook to catch lambs that were straying away.
Often appears as...
- shepherd's crook
- carry a crook
verb
Make a hooked or curved shape with.
He crooked his arm, inviting the child to hold onto him for support.
Often appears as...
- crook your arm
- crook your finger
noun
A major, unforeseen problem, setback, or difficulty.
Just when we thought we had it all figured out, another crook came up.
Often appears as...
- run into a crook
- encounter a crook
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Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A person who is dishonest or a criminal.
The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing from the local shops.
Often appears as...
- a common crook
- catch a crook
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A bend or curve in something.
The crook in the river allowed for a perfect spot to set up camp.
Often appears as...
- crook in the river
- crook in the path
noun
The hooked staff carried by a shepherd.
The shepherd used his crook to catch lambs that were straying away.
Often appears as...
- shepherd's crook
- carry a crook
verb
Make a hooked or curved shape with.
He crooked his arm, inviting the child to hold onto him for support.
Often appears as...
- crook your arm
- crook your finger
noun
A major, unforeseen problem, setback, or difficulty.
Just when we thought we had it all figured out, another crook came up.
Often appears as...
- run into a crook
- encounter a crook
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
When calling someone a 'crook', it insinuates they're untrustworthy and possibly involved in illegal activities.
Keep an eye on your wallet around him; he's a known crook.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
'Crook' as a term for a criminal is informal and may be disrespectful in certain contexts.
The kids in the neighborhood said the crook was hiding out in the abandoned house.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Minor Offenses
Use 'crook' for serious dishonesty or crimes, not for minor rule-breaking or mischief.
He didn't just lie on his taxes, he embezzled money. That guy's a real crook.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
When calling someone a 'crook', it insinuates they're untrustworthy and possibly involved in illegal activities.
Keep an eye on your wallet around him; he's a known crook.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
'Crook' as a term for a criminal is informal and may be disrespectful in certain contexts.
The kids in the neighborhood said the crook was hiding out in the abandoned house.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Minor Offenses
Use 'crook' for serious dishonesty or crimes, not for minor rule-breaking or mischief.
He didn't just lie on his taxes, he embezzled money. That guy's a real crook.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
When calling someone a 'crook', it insinuates they're untrustworthy and possibly involved in illegal activities.
Keep an eye on your wallet around him; he's a known crook.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
'Crook' as a term for a criminal is informal and may be disrespectful in certain contexts.
The kids in the neighborhood said the crook was hiding out in the abandoned house.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Minor Offenses
Use 'crook' for serious dishonesty or crimes, not for minor rule-breaking or mischief.
He didn't just lie on his taxes, he embezzled money. That guy's a real crook.
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The Keys to An Easy...
advanced much over the years the basic concept is simple a grooved key pushes a set of pins known as tumblers into various positions when they're all in the right spots the keys free to turn a cam inside the lock cylinder and the door opens and there are plenty of other tools that a crook can employ like a
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The tale of the doctor...
he wouldn’t entrust his son to those who passed judgment on human life. He ventured deeper into the tangled thicket. Here in the darkest part of the woods, the father made out a third figure. Sunken eyes stared out of its gaunt face, which broke into a crooked smile.
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What happens during a...
A crooked mouth or facial drooping can indicate muscle weakness. 2. Ask them to raise their arms. If one drifts downward, that arm weakness is also a sign of a stroke. 3. Ask them to repeat a simple word or phrase. If their speech sounds slurred or strange,
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Is the world getting...
It goes something like this. We are born into a pitiless universe, facing steep odds against life-enabling order and in constant jeopardy of falling apart. We were shaped by a process that is ruthlessly competitive. We are made from crooked timber,
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A life of purpose PIPE Rick...
So it's a symbol of his identity, and it's a symbol of his income. And the third it's a symbol of his influence. What do you do with a shepherd's staff? Well, you know, you move sheep from point A to point B with it, by hook or by crook.
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I got 99 problems......
Perhaps if there were more positive images, it would foster less hate on the Internet. Or maybe not. Maybe it still takes a village to teach our children well. My crooked journey has taken me to some very spectacular places.
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My Daughter, Malala PIPE...
"I'm fine with my crooked smile and with my numbness in my face. I'll be okay. Please don't worry." She was a solace for us, and she consoled us. Dear brothers and sisters,
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Innovative and cost...
local materials not important and I produce these products from local materials starting from Kota molasses chicken ovens the intestines the crooks
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Amazing Animal...
this time the crook may still be watching but this is what he wants in a shameless display of overacting
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The Excavation of...
Winged goddesses protect the king who holds the crook and flail, symbols of royal power.
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The Keys to An Easy...
advanced much over the years the basic concept is simple a grooved key pushes a set of pins known as tumblers into various positions when they're all in the right spots the keys free to turn a cam inside the lock cylinder and the door opens and there are plenty of other tools that a crook can employ like a
Video examples
The tale of the doctor...
he wouldn’t entrust his son to those who passed judgment on human life. He ventured deeper into the tangled thicket. Here in the darkest part of the woods, the father made out a third figure. Sunken eyes stared out of its gaunt face, which broke into a crooked smile.
Video examples
What happens during a...
A crooked mouth or facial drooping can indicate muscle weakness. 2. Ask them to raise their arms. If one drifts downward, that arm weakness is also a sign of a stroke. 3. Ask them to repeat a simple word or phrase. If their speech sounds slurred or strange,
Video examples
Is the world getting...
It goes something like this. We are born into a pitiless universe, facing steep odds against life-enabling order and in constant jeopardy of falling apart. We were shaped by a process that is ruthlessly competitive. We are made from crooked timber,
Video examples
A life of purpose PIPE Rick...
So it's a symbol of his identity, and it's a symbol of his income. And the third it's a symbol of his influence. What do you do with a shepherd's staff? Well, you know, you move sheep from point A to point B with it, by hook or by crook.
Video examples
I got 99 problems......
Perhaps if there were more positive images, it would foster less hate on the Internet. Or maybe not. Maybe it still takes a village to teach our children well. My crooked journey has taken me to some very spectacular places.
Video examples
My Daughter, Malala PIPE...
"I'm fine with my crooked smile and with my numbness in my face. I'll be okay. Please don't worry." She was a solace for us, and she consoled us. Dear brothers and sisters,
Video examples
Innovative and cost...
local materials not important and I produce these products from local materials starting from Kota molasses chicken ovens the intestines the crooks
Video examples
Amazing Animal...
this time the crook may still be watching but this is what he wants in a shameless display of overacting
Video examples
The Excavation of...
Winged goddesses protect the king who holds the crook and flail, symbols of royal power.
Example 1 of 10
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Sean Hepburn Ferrer
She was humble and put herself down. She felt her feet were a little too big and she had a bump on her nose and a crooked tooth. But she didn't get the tooth fixed. She didn't get the nose broken and set straight. She worked with what she had.
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Jean Paul
German Author
Like a morning dream, life becomes more and more bright the longer we live, and the reason of everything appears more clear. What has puzzled us before seems less mysterious, and the crooked paths look straighter as we approach the end.
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Anna Boden
American Director
I think that the world of making movies and how movies get made has certainly changed and evolved over the years. So we're just trying to keep up with it and keep telling our stories in whatever way we can, by hook or by crook.
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Sun Myung Moon
Korean Clergyman
There are many crooked lines and one straight line. Which is the line of truth? Why the straight line? Truth is always the shortest distance between two points.
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Kallam Anji Reddy
Indian Businessman
We must show there is good in society. If you read the newspapers, you think there are only crooks in this world, but that's not true.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
Glance into the world just as though time were gone: and everything crooked will become straight to you.
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Benny Hinn
Israeli Clergyman
I know me, and those close to me know me. But sadly, the outside world thinks I'm some kind of a crook.
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Hunter S. Thompson
American Journalist
Nixon was so crooked that he needed servants to help him screw his pants on every morning.
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Emma Roberts
American Actress
I have really crooked teeth - they give me character!
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Ralphie May
American Comedian
I'm not crooked, and I want to help people.
Quote examples
Sean Hepburn Ferrer
She was humble and put herself down. She felt her feet were a little too big and she had a bump on her nose and a crooked tooth. But she didn't get the tooth fixed. She didn't get the nose broken and set straight. She worked with what she had.
Quote examples
Jean Paul
German Author
Like a morning dream, life becomes more and more bright the longer we live, and the reason of everything appears more clear. What has puzzled us before seems less mysterious, and the crooked paths look straighter as we approach the end.
Quote examples
Anna Boden
American Director
I think that the world of making movies and how movies get made has certainly changed and evolved over the years. So we're just trying to keep up with it and keep telling our stories in whatever way we can, by hook or by crook.
Quote examples
Sun Myung Moon
Korean Clergyman
There are many crooked lines and one straight line. Which is the line of truth? Why the straight line? Truth is always the shortest distance between two points.
Quote examples
Kallam Anji Reddy
Indian Businessman
We must show there is good in society. If you read the newspapers, you think there are only crooks in this world, but that's not true.
Quote examples
Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
Glance into the world just as though time were gone: and everything crooked will become straight to you.
Quote examples
Benny Hinn
Israeli Clergyman
I know me, and those close to me know me. But sadly, the outside world thinks I'm some kind of a crook.
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Hunter S. Thompson
American Journalist
Nixon was so crooked that he needed servants to help him screw his pants on every morning.
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Emma Roberts
American Actress
I have really crooked teeth - they give me character!
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Ralphie May
American Comedian
I'm not crooked, and I want to help people.
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