Meaning of the word rook in English
What does rook mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
rook
US /rʊk/
UK /rʊk/
Noun
1.
a chess piece, typically with a flat top and a castellated top, that can move any number of squares horizontally or vertically
Example:
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He moved his rook to attack the queen.
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The rook and knight are powerful pieces in the endgame.
2.
a gregarious Eurasian crow with a bare patch of skin on the face, nesting in colonies in treetops
Example:
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A flock of rooks cawed loudly in the field.
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The old oak tree was home to a large colony of rooks.