1 The control lever of an airplane (1910+) 2  The steering wheel of a car, esp a hot rod (1950s+ Hot rodders) 3  The control lever for a computer or video game (1967+) 4  An opium pipe (1940s+ Narcotics) ( also joy-knob) The penis (1920+)
In the law enforcement jargon, a suspect is a known person accused or suspected of committing a crime. Police and reporters in the United States often use the word suspect as a jargon when referring to the perpetrator of the offense (perp in dated US slang). However, in official definition, the perpetrator is the robber, assailant, counterfeiter, etc.âthe person who committed the crime.
Dictionary entry overview: What does partner mean? â¢ PARTNER (noun) The noun PARTNER has 3 senses: 1. a person's partner in marriage 2. an associate who works with others toward a common goal 3. a person who is a member of a partnership Familiarity information: PARTNER used as a noun is uncommon. â¢ PARTNER (verb) The verb PARTNER has 2 senses: 1. provide with a partner 2. act as a partner Familiarity information: PARTNER used as a verb is rare.