I. ˈshərˌläk, ˈshə̄ˌl-, ˈshəiˌl- sometimes ˈsherˌl- or ˈsheəˌl- or -_lək verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: after Sherlock Holmes
transitive verb
: to observe and infer in the manner of Sherlock Holmes
intransitive verb
: to act as a detective
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: often capitalized
Etymology: after Sherlock Holmes
: sherlock holmes