Mug Book (Noun)
Meaning
A file of mug shots (pictures of criminals that are kept on file by the police).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The detective pored over the mug book trying to find a match for the suspect in the latest robbery.
- After years of hard work, the officer finally found the perpetrator's picture in the old mug book.
- The police station kept a detailed mug book that included photographs of every person who had been arrested in the city.
- Using the mug book as a reference, the eyewitness worked with the sketch artist to create a drawing of the suspect.
- The mug book proved to be an invaluable resource for police in tracking down habitual offenders.