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gumshoe

UK
/ˈɡʌmʃuː/
US
/ˈɡʌmʃu/

Translations

gumshoenoun
gumshoes
pl
UK
/ˈɡʌmʃuː/
US
/ˈɡʌmʃu/
The gumshoe followed the suspect for several blocks.
Сыщик следил за подозреваемым несколько кварталов.
Additional translations
сыскарь
детектив
Synonyms
investigator
detective
gumshoe detective
private eye
sleuth
gumshoeverb
gumshoed
Past Simple
gumshoed
Past Participle
gumshoeing
Gerund
UK
/ˈɡʌmʃuː/
US
/ˈɡʌmʃu/
He decided to gumshoe around the neighborhood to find clues.
Он решил разыскивать по окрестностям, чтобы найти улики.
Additional translations
шпионить
Synonyms
investigate
snoop
sleuth
probe
trail
shadow
tail
spy
nose around
snoop around
pry
check out
look into
gumshoeadjective
more gumshoe
Comp.
most gumshoe
Super.
Used attributively to describe things related to detectives.
Synonyms
sleuthing
searching
probing
inquisitive
inquiring
detective
detective-like
investigative
investigatory
sleuthlike

Definitions

gumshoenoun
A detective or private investigator, especially one who is employed to solve crimes or gather information.
The gumshoe spent weeks tracking down leads to solve the mysterious case.
A rubber overshoe or galosh with a thick, quiet tread.
He slipped on his gumshoes before stepping out into the rain-soaked street.
gumshoeverb
To investigate or search for information, typically in a detective-like manner.
The journalist decided to gumshoe around the neighborhood to uncover the truth about the mysterious incident.
gumshoeadjective
Relating to or characteristic of detectives or detective work; detective-like.
The novel has a dark, gumshoe atmosphere.
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