crook
nounUK /krʊk/
US /krʊk/
A crook is a person who steals things or breaks the law.
The police caught the crook who stole the money.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A bent or curved part of something, like a shepherd's staff.
The shepherd leaned on the crook of his staff.
3. The inside bend of your arm or leg.
She carried the baby in the crook of her arm.
4. To bend something into a curved shape.
He crooked his finger to call us over.