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 criminology criminology /ˌkrɪmɪˈnɑːlədʒi/

noun

  1. The scientific study of crime and criminal behavior and law enforcement  ( criminology )
    the scientific study of crime and criminal behavior and law enforcement
     His passion for criminology led him to a successful career in analyzing criminal behavior and assisting law enforcement agencies.
    His passion for criminology led him to a successful career in analyzing criminal behavior and assisting law enforcement agencies.


 slough slough /ˈslʌf/

noun

  1. Any outer covering that can be shed or cast off (such as the cast-off skin of a snake)  ( slough )
    any outer covering that can be shed or cast off (such as the cast-off skin of a snake)
  2. A stagnant swamp (especially as part of a bayou)  ( slough )
    a stagnant swamp (especially as part of a bayou)
  3. A hollow filled with mud  ( slough )
    a hollow filled with mud
  4. Necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass  ( gangrene , slough , sphacelus )
    necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass

verb

  1. Cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers  ( exuviate , molt [ N. American] , moult [Canadian, British] , shed , slough )
    cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
     Our dog sheds every Spring
    our dog sheds every Spring


 touchdown touchdown /ˈtʌtʃˌdaʊn/

noun

  1. () (American football) a score in American football; being in possession of the ball across the opponents' goal line  ( touchdown )
    (American football) a score in American football; being in possession of the ball across the opponents' goal line
     While not commonly used in rugby, a "try" is the equivalent of a touchdown in American football, and is scored by carrying the ball over the opponent's goal line and touching it down
    While not commonly used in rugby, a "try" is the equivalent of a touchdown in American football, and is scored by carrying the ball over the opponent's goal line and touching it down
  2. A landing (as the wheels touch the landing field); especially of airplanes  ( touchdown )
    a landing (as the wheels touch the landing field); especially of airplanes
     The pilot executed a smooth touchdown, bringing the plane safely onto the runway.
    The pilot executed a smooth touchdown, bringing the plane safely onto the runway.


 T. E. Lawrence T. E. Lawrence /ˌtiː iː lɔrəns/

noun

  1. Welsh soldier who from 1916 to 1918 organized the Arab revolt against the Turks; he later wrote an account of his adventures (1888-1935)  ( Lawrence , Lawrence of Arabia , T. E. Lawrence , Thomas Edward Lawrence )
    Welsh soldier who from 1916 to 1918 organized the Arab revolt against the Turks; he later wrote an account of his adventures (1888-1935)