crook in Bulgarian

(obsolete) A support beam consisting of a post with a cross-beam resting upon it; a bracket or truss consisting of a vertical piece, a horizontal piece, and a strut.

A specialized staff with a semi-circular bend (a "hook") at one end used by shepherds to control their herds.

A person who steals, lies, cheats or does other dishonest or illegal things; a criminal.

To turn from the path of rectitude; to pervert; to misapply; to twist.