rook

Meanings

• noun

  A large chess piece in the shape of a man riding a horse, often used as a metonym for the rank of the piece itself.

  - "The rook is one of the most powerful pieces in chess."
  - "He sacrificed his rook to gain a strategic advantage."
  - "The rook moved diagonally, taking the enemy's bishop."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹuːk/
   
   
   
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2. /ɹuːk/
   
   
   
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4. /ɹuːk/
   
   
   
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5. /ɹuːk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

cheat , swindler , cheat , con , do , dupe , have , swindle , castle , fortress , castle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rook
ook , hook

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Variants

List of all variants of rook that leads to same result
castle , rook , rooks , rooked , rooking

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Etymology

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The word 'rook' comes from the Persian word 'rukh', meaning 'chariot'. In chess, the rook represents a chariot or a war chariot.

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Trivia

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1. The rook is the only chess piece that moves in a straight line along ranks or files.

2. The rook was originally depicted as a castle or a tower in the early forms of chess.

3. In some chess variants, the rook can move in an L-shape instead of a straight line.

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Related Concepts

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1. chess: The rook is a piece used in the game of chess.

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Culture

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The rook has been a significant piece in the game of chess since its inception. It is often considered the most powerful piece on the board due to its ability to move in a straight line along ranks or files, making long-range attacks and captures.

How to Memorize "rook"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a man riding a horse, this is the representation of a rook in chess.
   - Visualize the rook moving diagonally along the ranks or files.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the rook with a powerful military leader.
   - Think of the rook as a long-range attacker.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the first letter of the word 'rook' is 'R', which can help you remember its shape as a man riding a horse.
   - Think of the word 'rook' as 'hook' with an extra 'o' to help remember its long-range abilities.

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