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Rarerook
The correct spelling is rook.
How to pronounce rook
/ɹuːk/
nounIPA: /ɹuːk/
Say it like: Roo-k
The correct spelling is rook. A European bird, Corvus frugilegus, of the crow family.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A European bird, Corvus frugilegus, of the crow family.
- 2.A cheat or swindler; someone who betrays.
- 3.A type of firecracker used by farmers to scare birds of the same name.
- 4.A trick-taking game, usually played with a specialized deck of cards.
- 5.A bad deal, a rip-off.
verb
- 1.To cheat or swindle.
- 2.To squat; to ruck.
- 3.Pronunciation spelling of look.
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