rook

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /rʊk/

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Noun

Singular rook

Plural rooks

1. (countable)A rook is a type of bird.
2. (countable) (chess) A rook is a castle-shaped piece in the game of chess

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  A rook standing on the grass. (sense 1)
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  A white rook in chess. (sense 2)