sheriff

Definition

  • noun: an elected official who is in charge of enforcing the law in a county or town of the U.S.
  • noun: an important official of a shire or county charged primarily with judicial duties (as executing the processes and orders of courts and judges)
  • synonyms: catchpole, chief of police, beadle

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Wh... Doesn't he realise that I'm not there? I'm lost! Oh, I'm a lost toy! Buzz Lightyear mission log. The local sheriff and I seem to be at a huge refuelling station of some sort. You! -According to my navi-computer, the... -Shut up! -Just shut up, you idiot! (..)
    1995 Toy Story
  • (..) Help! Baa! Help us! Oh, no, not my sheep! Somebody do something! Reach for the sky! Oh, no! Sheriff Woody! I'm here to stop you, One-Eyed Bart. How'd you know it was me? Are you gonna come quietly? You can't touch me, Sheriff! (..)
    1995 Toy Story