Synonyms for Rook

Definition of rook

noun
  1. (chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard
  2. common gregarious Old World bird about the size and color of the American crow
verb
  1. 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"

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Writing tips for "rook"

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"Rook" in song lyrics

See how rook is used in real songs:

  • "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

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