Acrook
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈkɹʊk/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Acrook is an adverb meaning (of a body part) Bent or formed into a hook.
Meaning
(of a body part) Bent or formed into a hook.
More Meanings
- (uncommon) Not in its proper place or properly oriented.
- (archaic) In an oblique or crooked direction.
Example Sentences
"Arm acrook, too, a-thinkin’ thet in ther dark all cats is grey."
[…] our spirits immersed / In wilfulness, our steps run all acrook.
C. Custance. Wife, why cal ye me wife? Sim Sure. Wife? this gear goth acrook.
His knees were acrook and his feet lifted on their toes as if they were ready for flight.
Synonyms for acrook
Depending on context, synonyms include askew, awry, crookedly, obliquely, bent, crooked.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include awry, crookedly, archwise, slantendicularly, obliquely, skew.
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