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crook noun

  /kɹuːk/ , /kɹʉk/ , /kɹʊk/
  • A specialized staff with a semi-circular bend (a "hook") at one end used by shepherds to control their herds.
 pastorale, vincastro
  • A person who steals, lies, cheats or does other dishonest or illegal things; a criminal.
 truffatore, furfante, ladro

crooked adjective

  /ˈkɹʊkɪd/
  • Not straight; having one or more bends or angles.
 storto, tortuoso, contorto, curvo, ritorto
  • Set at an angle; not vertical or square.
 torto
  • (figuratively) Dishonest or illegal; corrupt.
 contorto
by hook or by crook
per amore o per forza
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