crook — I [[t]krʊk[/t]] n. 1) a bent or curved implement, appendage, etc.; hook 2) the hooked part of anything 3) an instrument or implement having a bent or curved part, as a bishop s crosier 4) a dishonest person, esp. a swindler or thief 5) a bend or… … From formal English to slang
crook — I UK [krʊk] / US noun [countable] Word forms crook : singular crook plural crooks 1) a) informal someone who is dishonest, especially someone who uses their position of power for their own personal advantage the bunch of crooks who run the… … English dictionary
crook — 1. noun /kɹʊk/ a) A person who steals, lies, cheats or does other dishonest or illegal things; a criminal. People have got to know whether or not their President is a crook. Well, Im not a crook. Ive earned everything Ive got. b) A shepherds… … Wiktionary
crook — crook1 [ kruk ] noun count 1. ) INFORMAL someone who is dishonest, especially someone who uses their position of power for their own personal advantage: the bunch of crooks who run the government a ) a criminal, especially one who steals money 2 … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
gesticulate — v gesture, motion, wave, flail the arms, saw the air; signal, signalize, nod, Inf. give [s.o.] the high sign or nod; hold up the finger, wiggle or crook one s finger, wag one s finger; give thumbs down to; All Disparaging. Sl. give [s.o.] the… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
motion — n 1. movement, moving, changing place, changing position, driftage, travel, traveling, going; activity, action, activeness, stir, flux; flow, stream, passage, progress, transit; trend, drift, course, current, run, swing; roving, roaming, swaying … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
sign — n 1. token, representation, signification; indication, mark, index, measurement; trademark, brand, monogram, initials, stamp, badge, emblem, ensign, device, scepter, logotype, Print. logo; slogan, theme song, watchword, password, countersign,… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
Etiquette in Asia — In Asia, many points of good etiquette are derived from religious beliefs. This Kannon statue (known elsewhere as Kuan Yin) stands on Mt. Koya, Japan. As expectations regarding good manners differ from person to person and vary according to each… … Wikipedia
Professional wrestling holds — include a number of set moves and pins used by performers to immobilize their opponents or lead to a submission. This article covers the various pins, stretches and transition holds used in the ring. Moves are listed under general categories… … Wikipedia
elbow — n 1. bend of the arm, ancon, funny bone, crazy bone; bend, fluxure, fold, sharp turn, right angle, corner, crook. 2. at one’s elbow nearby, close by, at hand, within reach, handy; at one s finger tips, under one s nose. 3. bend, lift or crook an… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
rationalism — rationalist, n. rationalistic, rationalistical, adj. rationalistically, adv. /rash euh nl iz euhm/, n. 1. the principle or habit of accepting reason as the supreme authority in matters of opinion, belief, or conduct. 2. Philos. a. the doctrine… … Universalium
