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Meaning of rook

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

rook

Pronunciation:/ɹuːk/

noun

Definitions

  1. A European bird, Corvus frugilegus, of the crow family.

  2. A cheat or swindler; someone who betrays.

  3. A type of firecracker used by farmers to scare birds of the same name.

  4. A trick-taking game, usually played with a specialized deck of cards.

verb

Definitions

  1. To cheat or swindle.

rook

Pronunciation:/ɹuːk/

noun

Definitions

  1. A piece shaped like a castle tower, that can be moved only up, down, left or right (but not diagonally) or in castling.

  2. A castle or other fortification.