Rook - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A rook is a chess piece that moves horizontally or vertically any number of squares. It is also a black bird resembling a crow, known for its intelligence and social behavior.
Definition:
A chess piece that can move any number of squares along a rank or file.
Synonyms:
castle, tower, fortress
Part of Speech:
noun, verb
Antonyms:
pawn, bishop (in chess context)
Common Collocations:
chess rook, move the rook, rook sacrifice, rook and pawn
Derivatives:
rookery, rooking
Usage Tips:
In chess, the rook moves straight; as a verb, it means to cheat or swindle.
Common Phrases:
like a rook in a crowded nest, rook's pawn, castle the rook
Etymology:
From Old French *roc*, ultimately from Persian *rukh*, meaning "chariot" or "rook."
Examples:
- 1. The rook is powerful in the endgame.
- 2. He lost his rook early in the match.
- 3. She moved her rook to control the file.
- 4. Don’t let him rook you out of money!