rook
/ÉšuËk/
B1 ¡ Intermediateâ
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Simple Meaning
a piece in the game of chess that can move straight forward, backward, or sideways
When to Use
đŦDaily ConversationđExam Vocabulary
Intermediate â can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
âI moved my rook to protect the king.â
âDo you know how the rook moves in chess?â
Learning Path
âļFull Definition
A European bird, Corvus frugilegus, of the crow family.