How to pronounce “rook”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• A European bird, Corvus frugilegus, of the crow family.
• A cheat or swindler; someone who betrays.
• A bad deal; a rip-off.
• (British) A type of firecracker used by farmers to scare birds of the same name.
• (uncountable) A trick-taking game, usually played with a specialized deck of cards.
• (slang, archaic) A parson.
• [Verb]
• (transitive) To cheat or swindle.

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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