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rook — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • rook noun A large black European bird related to the crow, known for nesting in noisy colonies.

Senses

rook is used for these senses in English:

  • rook (British) A type of firecracker used by farmers to scare birds of the same name.

rook — full definition

  1. noun A large black European bird related to the crow, known for nesting in noisy colonies.
  2. noun In chess, a piece shaped like a castle tower that moves in straight lines, horizontally or vertically.
  3. verb To cheat or overcharge someone.

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