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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.

rook

/rʊk/ /rʊk/

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!

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