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crosier

noun

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Definition of crosier

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

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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

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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

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That would have left Welch, who became speaker in 2021, far short of the 60 votes needed to retain the gavel when the new General Assembly is sworn in this coming January.

— Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026
The powerful speaker’s gavel now is expected to pass to Democrats, who are preparing to nominate House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York for the job, second in line to the president.

— Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of gavel

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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

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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

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