racing axe adj.— «Detective Inspector Steve Francis, of the homicide squad, said the Keesteel brand axe was referred to as a racing axe and had been designed for competition woodchopping.» —“Family’s plea on slain...
187 n. a homicide. Editorial Note: Also attrib. Etymological Note: From section 187-199 of the California penal code, which relates to murder. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
187 n.— «The number 187 is frequently used in gang graffiti around the United States, and represents the number of the California Penal Code for homicide. Graffiti which includes 187 is literally making a death threat.» —“The...
187 n.— «She later added, the students in question write “187” about him. It’s street lingo for a homicide.» —“School Fights Lead to Arrest of Students” by Ryan Wolf KGBT-TV (Harlingen, Tex.) Apr...

