Synonyms for

Rooks

Verb / rʊks / Another word for rooks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'rooks' is a noun that refers to a type of large black bird that belongs to the crow family.

Synonyms & similar words

bunco corvusfrugilegus hornswoggle scam castle diddle con defraud nobble victimize mulct rook gip gyp shortchange swindle goldbrick crows blackbirds ravens corbies corvids jackdaws magpies crowbirds jaybirds choughs ravellers corvines corbies corvus corvines crowbirds crowmagnums crowshrikes crowtoes corvids

Example sentences

  1. The rooks built their nests on top of the trees.
  2. I heard the rooks cawing loudly in the morning.
  3. The farmer uses scarecrows to keep the rooks away from his crops.
  4. The rooks flew gracefully across the sky.
  5. There was a murder of rooks sitting on the fence.

Quotes

  • The rooks were cawing loudly as they flew across the field.
  • The rooks built their nests in the tall trees, high above the ground.
  • The rooks are a familiar sight in the countryside, with their black feathers and sharp beaks.

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