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crooked: adjective and adverb
crook: noun

crooked [ˈkrʊkɪd] ADJ

1. crooked (not straight):

crooked

torto(-a)

2. crooked inf (dishonest):

crooked

desonesto(-a)

crook [krʊk] N

1. crook inf (criminal):

2. crook (shepherd's staff):

cajado m

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Musculoskeletal problems can lead to lameness, swelling and crooked necks. en.wikipedia.org

The trunk is often gnarled and crooked with a pink to pale grey, sometimes rusty-stained bark. en.wikipedia.org

Other genetic problems include shortened tendons of the forelegs, club foot, kidney problems, arched or crooked backbone and twisted neck. en.wikipedia.org

He is also known for withholding his income tax claiming that it supports "crooked politicians". en.wikipedia.org

The composition, in its lower part, shows massive peonies in full bloom near a crooked rock. en.wikipedia.org

Gimlet is named for the gimlet tool, which is said to have the same crooked shape as the local creek. en.wikipedia.org

He is a teal skinned reptile with crooked teeth. en.wikipedia.org

As a child, he suffered from crooked limbs (probably rickets) and was treated by body menders who made him wear limb braces. en.wikipedia.org

The venality spreads from the slums or favelas, up the ranks of local militias, crooked police and pandering politicians. www.theglobeandmail.com

Therefore, the layout of the town hall is crooked and curved and up to half a metre narrow, which makes it look like a trapezium. en.wikipedia.org

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