crook in Greek
crook in Greek is γκλίτσα, απατεώνας — crook means a dishonest person, especially a criminal or swindler.
crook in Greek
γκλίτσα
Pronounced: glitsa
A specialized staff with a semi-circular bend (a "hook") at one end used by shepherds to control their herds.
απατεώνας
Pronounced: apateonas
A person who steals, lies, cheats or does other dishonest or illegal things; a criminal.
What does "crook" mean?
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noun A dishonest person, especially a criminal or swindler.
"The investment scheme turned out to be run by a crook."
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noun A hooked staff, such as the one used by shepherds or carried by a bishop.
"The shepherd used his crook to guide the sheep back to the pen."
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noun A bend or curve, especially in a part of the body such as the arm.
"She carried the basket in the crook of her arm."
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verb To bend something, especially a finger or arm.
"He crooked his finger to beckon her over."
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crook in a sentence
- The investment scheme turned out to be run by a crook.
- Police finally caught the crook who had been robbing local shops.
- The shepherd used his crook to guide the sheep back to the pen.
- She carried the basket in the crook of her arm.
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What is "crook" in Greek?
"crook" in Greek is γκλίτσα, απατεώνας. crook means: A dishonest person, especially a criminal or swindler.
How do you pronounce γκλίτσα?
"crook" in Greek is γκλίτσα, pronounced "glitsa".
How do you use "crook" in a sentence?
Example: "The investment scheme turned out to be run by a crook." In Greek, "crook" is γκλίτσα, απατεώνας.
Are there other ways to say "crook" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "crook": γκλίτσα, απατεώνας.
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