garble
to change a message, sound, or image so that it is unclear or distorted
Episode vocabulary
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation S3E13: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 13CrimeDramaMystery
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stovepipe
a pipe that carries smoke away from a stove or furnace
brandish
to wave something, especially a weapon, in a threatening way
recoverable
able to be recovered or restored
muffle
to make a sound quieter or less clear
spurious
not real, true, or genuine
carpal
relating to the wrist
underling
a person who is lower in rank or status than someone else, especially in a job or organization
bloodshot
(of an eye) red and irritated because of tiredness, crying, or illness
contusion
a bruise caused by a blow or fall
snicker
to laugh quietly in a way you try to hide
spatter
to scatter small drops or particles over a surface
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decapitate
to cut off someone's head
seepage
the slow movement of liquid through tiny holes or a porous material
tinkle
to make a light, clear ringing sound
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
lockup
a jail or prison, especially a small one used for short-term holding
preempt
to act early to stop something from happening or to get ahead of it
clank
to make a sharp, hard metallic sound
palmed
to hide something in your hand, especially secretly
repercussion
an effect or consequence, especially one that happens later and is not wanted
clatter
to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds
chalet
a small house or cottage, often in the mountains or near a ski resort
embed
to put something firmly inside or into something else