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Rook

/rˈʊk/
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(noun) A European bird, Corvus frugilegus, of the crow family.

A rook is a chess piece.
The word "rook" comes from Sanskrit and means "chariot".
CEFR Practice Quiz
The chess player sacrificed her ____ to create an opening that allowed her bishop to dominate the board.

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