Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Rook.
How to pronounce rook:
US
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)
castle8Common gregarious old world bird about the size and color of the american crow
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corvus frugilegusRook - as a verb
Deprive of by deceit
Example: "He swindled me out of my inheritance"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bunco9con5defraud12goldbrick19hornswoggle19mulct9nobble10scam8short-changeswindle11victimize25Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cheat10chisel11Hyponyms (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."
Word Game Points
Is ROOK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rook is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordROOK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is ROOK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rook is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordROOK has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
