triangulate
to find the position of something by using measurements from known points
Episode vocabulary
Chicago P.D. S8E12: English vocabulary
Season 8, Episode 12CrimeDrama
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gawk
to stare at something in a rude or foolish way
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
actionable
able to be used to take practical action
acquit
to say officially that someone is not guilty of a crime
douse
to pour a liquid over something, especially to put out a fire
exonerate
to officially say that someone is not guilty of a crime or blame
persevere
to keep trying to do something despite difficulty or failure
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
strangulation
the act of choking someone by pressing on the throat or neck
stipulation
a condition or rule that must be accepted as part of an agreement
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tibia
the larger bone in the lower part of the leg, between the knee and the ankle
dearborn
a city in southeastern Michigan, near Detroit
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
condone
to accept or ignore bad or wrong behavior, without trying to stop it
handcuff
to put handcuffs on someone
jacketed
covered with a protective outer layer
stabling
the act of keeping horses in stables
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
scraping
small bits or pieces left after something has been scraped away
wrongful
done in a way that is not lawful or fair
loophole
a way of getting around a rule or law because of a gap or weakness in it
subdue
to bring something under control, especially by force or effort