rook Synonyms
rook Meaning
rook (n)
(chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard
common gregarious Old World bird about the size and color of the American crow
rook (v)
deprive of by deceit
rook (n.)
Mist; fog. See Roke.
One of the four pieces placed on the corner squares of the board; a castle.
A European bird (Corvus frugilegus) resembling the crow, but smaller. It is black, with purple and violet reflections. The base of the beak and the region around it are covered with a rough, scabrous skin, which in old birds is whitish. It is gregarious in its habits. The name is also applied to related Asiatic species.
A trickish, rapacious fellow; a cheat; a sharper.
rook (v. i.)
To squat; to ruck.
rook (v. t. & i.)
To cheat; to defraud by cheating.
rook Sentence Examples
- The medieval castle was defended by a formidable rook overlooking the moat.
- In chess, the rook moves horizontally or vertically, embodying both power and simplicity.
- The tall skyscraper resembled a monolithic rook, piercing the urban skyline.
- Crows and rooks often nest together in large colonies, forming noisy and sociable groups.
- The old church steeple, shaped like a rook, was a prominent landmark in the town.
- The ancient oak tree stood like a majestic rook, its gnarled branches reaching towards the heavens.
- The detective placed a rook chess piece on the crime scene diagram, indicating the suspect's next move.
- The rook in the chess game was the only piece that could move both forward and sideways.
- The peregrine falcon perched on the rook's wing, surveying the surrounding landscape for prey.
- The medieval knight's rook, adorned with intricate carvings, was a symbol of his courage and loyalty.
FAQs About the word rook
(chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard, common gregarious Old World bird about
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The medieval castle was defended by a formidable rook overlooking the moat.
In chess, the rook moves horizontally or vertically, embodying both power and simplicity.
The tall skyscraper resembled a monolithic rook, piercing the urban skyline.
Crows and rooks often nest together in large colonies, forming noisy and sociable groups.
