English to English Dictionary

Cricket

An outdoor game played with bats, a ball, and wickets between two teams of eleven players, popular especially in the UK and members of the Commonwealth.

Cricket pitch

The central strip of the cricket field between the two wickets, 22 yards long, on which the batsman stands and towards which the bowler runs and bowls.

Cried

To shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow.

Crime

An act committed in violation of a law prohibiting it.

Crime scene

The place where an illegal act or crime has been committed and where physical evidence may be gathered.

Crime unit

A specialized division or department within a police force or law enforcement agency assigned to investigate specific categories of offenses.

Crime-Fighting

The act of preventing or combating crime, typically through law enforcement or community initiatives.

Crime-fighter

A person who actively works to prevent, investigate, and solve crimes, often applied to superheroes or vigilant police officers.

Criminal

A person who has committed a crime.

Criminal Behavior

The actions or conduct of an individual that violate criminal laws.

Criminal investigator

An official, such as a police detective or federal agent, whose job is to investigate crimes, gather evidence, and interrogate suspects.

Criminal organization

A structured group of three or more persons, existing for a period of time and acting in concert with the aim of committing one or more serious crimes in order to obtain, directly or indirectly, a financial or other material benefit.