1. a dishonest person, especially a criminal
Usage: informal
2. a curved or bent part of something
3. a long staff with a curved end, especially one used by shepherds

1. to bend or curve something

Examples

• The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing from local stores.
• She carried her books in the crook of her arm.
• The shepherd used his crook to guide the sheep.
• He crooked his finger to beckon me over.
• The old tree had a distinctive crook in its trunk.
• The crook of the river was a perfect spot for fishing.
• She crooked her elbow to rest her chin on her hand.