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sleuth

UK
/sluːθ/
US
/sluθ/

Translations

sleuthnoun
sleuths
pl
UK
/sluːθ/
US
/sluθ/
The sleuth solved the mystery in just two days.
Сыщик разгадал тайну всего за два дня.
The detective was known as the best sleuth in the city.
Этот детектив был известен как лучший сыщик в городе.
Additional translations
сыскарь
сыщик-любитель
Synonyms
investigator
sleuthhound
inquisitor
private eye
gumshoe
detective
sleuthverb
sleuthed
Past Simple
sleuthed
Past Participle
sleuthing
Gerund
UK
/sluːθ/
US
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She loves to sleuth for clues in mystery novels.
Она любит разыскивать улики в детективных романах.
The detective decided to sleuth around the suspect's neighborhood.
Детектив решил выслеживать в районе подозреваемого.
Synonyms
explore
examine
probe
inquire
search
detect
investigate
sleuthadjective
more sleuth
Comp.
most sleuth
Super.
UK
/sluːθ/
US
/sluθ/
Used attributively before nouns to denote connection with detective work.

Definitions

sleuthnoun
A detective or investigator, especially one who is skilled at solving crimes.
The sleuth was able to piece together the clues and solve the mystery.
A bloodhound or other dog used for tracking or hunting.
The sleuth picked up the scent and led the hunters to their quarry.
(archaic, chiefly Scots) A track, trail, or scent left by an animal.
The hunter followed the stag's sleuth across the moor.
A group of bears.
A sleuth of bears emerged from the forest at dawn.
A group of bears; a collective noun for bears.
A sleuth of bears ambled through the meadow.
sleuthverb
To investigate or search for information, especially in a manner similar to a detective.
She decided to sleuth around the office to find out who had been spreading rumors.
sleuthadjective
Relating to or characteristic of detectives or detective work; investigative.
The journalist displayed impressive sleuth instincts during the inquiry.
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