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Meaning of rooks
noun
- A European bird, Corvus frugilegus, of the crow family.
- A cheat or swindler; someone who betrays.
- A type of firecracker used by farmers to scare birds of the same name.
- A trick-taking game, usually played with a specialized deck of cards.
- A bad deal, a rip-off.
verb
- To cheat or swindle.
noun
- A piece shaped like a castle tower, that can be moved only up, down, left or right (but not diagonally) or in castling.
- A castle or other fortification.
noun
- A rookie.
verb
- To squat; to ruck.
verb
- Pronunciation spelling of look.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
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