crúca — meaning in English

English meaning

• crook noun A dishonest person, especially a criminal or swindler.
• hook noun A curved piece of metal or other material used to catch, hold, or hang something.

Senses

crúca is used for these senses in English:

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

crook — full definition

1. noun A dishonest person, especially a criminal or swindler.
2. noun A hooked staff, such as the one used by shepherds or carried by a bishop.
3. noun A bend or curve, especially in a part of the body such as the arm.
4. verb To bend something, especially a finger or arm.
5. adj Australian/NZ informal: unwell, or of poor quality.

hook — full definition

1. noun A curved piece of metal or other material used to catch, hold, or hang something.
2. noun A catchy opening line or musical phrase designed to grab attention.
3. verb To catch, fasten, or connect with or as if with a hook.

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