crocked

Example Sentences

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Fletcher has scored a third of their goals and he is crocked until August.

From The Guardian • Apr. 5, 2013

Former Cardiff right-back Adam Matthews had been handed his competitive debut for Celtic in place of the injured Mark Wilson, while Daniel Majstorovic was in for the crocked Glenn Loovens.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2011

Leaning against a wall in the weighing room after his last ride, he played down the threat of that fall, saying he knew immediately that he had not been crocked again.

From The Guardian • Mar. 13, 2011

It might have been the 32-year-old lining up against Australia in Durban on Sunday with Adler crocked.

From The Guardian • Jun. 11, 2010

Plants that have been crocked in the old pots should have this material removed, if possible, before going into their new quarters.

From Gardening Indoors and Under Glass A Practical Guide to the Planting, Care and Propagation of House Plants, and to the Construction and Management of Hotbed, Coldframe and Small Greenhouse by Rockwell, F. F. (Frederick Frye)