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ROOK

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Rook.

How to pronounce rook:

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Rook - as a noun

(chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
castle

Common gregarious old world bird about the size and color of the american crow

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corvus frugilegus

Rook - as a verb

Deprive of by deceit

Example: "He swindled me out of my inheritance"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buncocondefraudgoldbrickhornswogglemulctnobblescamshort-changeswindlevictimize
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cheatchisel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The rook is a black bird with a distinctive call."
"The rook perched on a branch and watched the other birds."
"The chess player moved their rook to capture the opponent's pawn."
"The rook in the chess game is typically placed in the corners of the board."
"The rook is one of the most powerful pieces in the game of chess."
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Word Game Points

Is ROOK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rook is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ROOK has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is ROOK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rook is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ROOK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is ROOK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rook is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ROOK has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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