Rook Definition & Meaning
rook
- noun
- (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
- verb
- deprive of by deceit; "He swindled me out of my inheritance"; "She defrauded the customers who trusted her"; "the cashier gypped me when he gave me too little change"
"Rook" in song lyrics
See how rook is used in real songs:
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"Rock, Roscoe, Rob and Rook"
Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. — Once Upon a Drive By -
"You screaming your king got blown by a rook"
Fes Taylor f/ Benny K — Haters -
"Before my knight takes your rook"
J-Live — Braggin' Writes Revisited
Words that rhyme with rook
Usage tips for "rook"
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- What does rook mean?
- (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 deprive of by deceit; "He swindled me out of my inheritance"; "She defrauded the customers who trusted her"; "the cashier gypped me when he gave me too little change"
- What part of speech is rook?
- Rook is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does rook have?
- Rook has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).