rook

noun
UK: /rʊk/
US: /rʊk/

  1. A black bird that is similar to a crow.

    1. I saw a rook in the field today.
    2. The rook built its nest high in the old oak tree, safe from predators.

  2. A chess piece that can move any number of squares horizontally or vertically.

    1. Move your rook to attack the king.
    2. The chess player strategically positioned the rook to control the open file.

Synonyms

cheat defraud
rook verb

  1. To cheat or swindle someone.

    1. He tried to rook me in a game.
    2. The con artist attempted to rook unsuspecting tourists out of their money.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rook" in English means: A black bird that is similar to a crow., A chess piece that can move any number of squares horizontally or vertically..

The phonetic transcription of "rook" is /rʊk/ in British English and /rʊk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rook": cheat, defraud.

Example usage of "rook": "I saw a rook in the field today.". More examples on the page.