Everyone in the town knew the real estate developer was crooked as a barrel of fish hooks, taking advantage of desperate homeowners.

We realized the crooked as a dog's hind leg contractor had been overcharging us for months.

The crookback shuffled down the alley, his shoulders rounded beneath a threadbare coat.

The crookbacks gathered at dawn to share stories of old wounds and stubborn hope.

The committee investigated the crookery that had siphoned funds from the charity.

The geologist carefully described the crookesite specimen, noting its metallic luster and unusual selenium-rich composition.

Every summer, my grandmother's garden overflows with crooknecks that she bakes into savory pies.

The crookedness of the old fence made the garden feel charmingly rustic.

She crookedly hung the picture on the wall, leaving it tilted to one side.

I roasted a crookneck with garlic and thyme for tonight's dinner.