Meaning & use
crook
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A dishonest person, especially a criminal or swindler; also, a bend or curved part of something.
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The old man turned out to be a crook running a fake charity.
He carried his fishing rod in the crook of his arm.
A note on using this word
The 'bend' sense also appears in 'shepherd's crook,' a long staff with a hooked end.
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honest person
Another way to use it
2. noun
A bend, curve, or hooked part, such as in an arm or a staff.
She held the puppy in the crook of her elbow.
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