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crook noun

  /kɹuːk/ , /kɹʉk/ , /kɹʊk/ , [kɹ̠̊˔ʷʊk]
  • A specialized staff with a semi-circular bend (a "hook") at one end used by shepherds to control their herds.
 herdersstaf
  • A person who steals, lies, cheats or does other dishonest or illegal things; a criminal.
 oplichter, zwendelaar, afzetster, afzetter, bedrieger, bedriegster

crooked adjective

  /ˈkɹʊkɪd/
  • Not straight; having one or more bends or angles.
 krom, gebogen, scheef
  • (figuratively) Dishonest or illegal; corrupt.
 corrupt
by hook or by crook
coûte que coûte
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