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rook

/ɚuːk/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

a piece in the game of chess that can move straight forward, backward, or sideways

When to Use

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Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

“I moved my rook to protect the king.”

“Do you know how the rook moves in chess?”

â–ļFull Definition

A European bird, Corvus frugilegus, of the crow family.

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