Synonyms for Crook (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a circular segment of a curve):
bend, turn, twist
WordNet sense 2 (someone who has committed (or been legally convicted of) a crime):
criminal, felon, malefactor, outlaw
WordNet sense 3 (a long staff with one end being hook shaped):
shepherd's crook
WordNet sense 4 (bend or cause to bend):
curve
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