crosier

noun

variants or crozier
Definition of crosiernext
as in crook

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Recent Examples of crosier Some of these coins feature a bishop holding a crozier in his right hand, as noted in the press release. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025 Monsignor Laurent Ulrich, the archbishop of Paris, will then officially reopen the cathedral by banging his crosier on the main door. — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024 McElroy moved slowly during the service, often resting his hands on a wooden crosier, a staff shaped like a shepherd’s crook. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crosier
  1. crook
  2. hammer
  3. gavel
  4. mallet
  5. walking stick
  6. beetle
  7. maul
Noun
  • These are all things that are going to need to be thoroughly investigated as part of our pledge to hold the crooks accountable, beginning on day one.
    — Lauren Peller, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Management said the alarm went off and the crooks got away with nothing.
    — Tara Molina, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of crook
Noun
  • The homeowner gave investigators security camera video that showed an unidentified man using a hammer to smash the sliding glass door and enter the home, before leaving moments later as flames became visible.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Peters has acknowledged using hard drugs and smashing the bones of his face with a hammer to maximize his looks.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of hammer
Noun
  • The collection will go under the gavel in New York on December 7, where it is expected to hammer down for roughly $9 million.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026
  • With the House narrowly split, just a few seats could determine which party holds the gavel.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of gavel
Noun
  • Using the textured side of a meat mallet, gently pound the meat until it’s slightly flattened, creating indentations all over the surface.
    — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Then Kreiz took the mallet and landed a cannon-shot ring on the bell that was so loud that one of the Citadel traders turned around in shock, and even Wall Street veteran Gerry Cardinale’s eyebrows were raised.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of mallet
Noun
  • Mitchell, who turns 83 next month and was using a walking stick, also posted a short video clip from the ceremony, in which she was applauded by others gathered in the room.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
  • In the parking lot, Schenk offered us walking sticks for our hike, then led us through a gate in a chain-link fence meant to keep out wild pigs.
    — Julie Orringer, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Definition of walking stick
Noun
  • Lentils in the bulk bin in the dry storage room had weevils/beetle-like bugs.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Forests harbor twice as many trees as those better able to resist a beetle outbreak.
    — Jennifer Oldham, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of beetle
Noun
  • England moved ahead 17-12 after a 20-meter rolling maul try for Amy Cokayne but Canada then struck three times.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • While many college corners lean on lax officiating to grab and maul, Johnson stays disciplined.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Definition of maul

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