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stole

UK
/stəʊl/
US
/stoʊl/
stole back

Translations

stolenoun
stoles
pl
UK
/stəʊl/
US
/stoʊl/
étoleVêtement porté sur les épaules.
She draped a luxurious mink stole over her evening gown.
Elle a drapé une luxueuse étole en vison sur sa robe du soir.
Additional translations
étoleVêtement liturgique.
Synonyms
cloak
shawl
wrap
scarf
mantle
cape
stoleadjective
UK
/stəʊl/
US
/stoʊl/
Attributive use: e.g., "stole pattern", "stole length"
Additional translations
d'étoleEmploi attributif avant un nom.
stealverb

stole

Past Simple

stole
Past Simple
stolen
Past Participle
stealing
Gerund
UK
/stiːl/
US
/stil/
He was caught trying to steal a car from the parking lot.
Il a été pris en train de voler une voiture sur le parking.
intercepterSports de balle.
The defender was able to steal the ball and pass it to his teammate.
Le défenseur a pu intercepter le ballon et le passer à son coéquipier.
se faufilerSens de déplacement discret ou furtif.
She managed to steal into the room without anyone noticing.
Elle a réussi à se faufiler dans la pièce sans que personne ne s’en rende compte.
Additional translations
arracherSens figuré : obtenir de manière jugée déloyale ou opportuniste.
Synonyms
misappropriate
pilfer
thieve
rob
snatch
lift
purloin
embezzle
Antonyms
give
return

Definitions

stolenoun
A long, narrow scarf or shawl, especially of fur or similar material, worn by women over the shoulders.
She draped a luxurious mink stole over her evening gown.
A liturgical vestment consisting of a long, narrow strip of cloth worn by clergy, usually around the neck and hanging down the front.
The priest adjusted his stole before beginning the service.
stoleadjective
Relating to or intended for a stole (garment or vestment) when used attributively before another noun.
She downloaded a stole pattern to knit for the winter.
stealverb
To take (another person's property) without permission or legal right and without intending to return it.
He was caught trying to steal a car from the parking lot.
To move somewhere quietly or surreptitiously.
She managed to steal into the room without anyone noticing.
To gain or achieve something in a way that is considered unfair or underhanded.
The team managed to steal a victory in the final seconds of the game.
To take the ball or puck away from an opponent in a game.
The defender was able to steal the ball and pass it to his teammate.
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