What is the meaning of the word "crooked"?
Definitions:
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having or marked by bends or angles
adjective
- The crooked road was replaced by a more direct route.
- The crooked road was replaced by a more direct route.
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having the back and shoulders rounded
adjective
- We helped our old, crooked neighbour with the groceries.
- We helped our old, crooked neighbour with the groceries.
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irregular in shape or outline
adjective
- I prefer the crooked shape of a handmade plate.
- I prefer the crooked shape of a handmade plate.
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not straight, morally dubious
adjective
- The crooked mayor took bribes from the mob.
- The crooked mayor took bribes from the mob.