gumshoe
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gum·shoe
(gŭm′sho͞o′)n.
1. A sneaker or rubber overshoe.
2. Slang An investigator, especially a detective.
intr.v. gum·shoed, gum·shoe·ing, gum·shoes Slang
1. To work as a detective.
2. To move about stealthily; sneak.
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gumshoe
(ˈɡʌmˌʃuː)n
1. (Clothing & Fashion) a waterproof overshoe
2. (Clothing & Fashion) US and Canadian a rubber-soled shoe
3. slang US and Canadian a detective or one who moves about stealthily
4. slang US and Canadian a stealthy action or movement
vb, -shoes, -shoeing or -shoed
(intr) slang US and Canadian to act stealthily
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gum•shoe
(ˈgʌmˌʃu)n.
1. Slang. a detective.
2. a rubber overshoe.
v.i. 3. Slang. to work as a detective.
[1860–65]
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gumshoe
Past participle: gumshoed
Gerund: gumshoeing
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| Noun | 1. |  gumshoe - someone who is a detective colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech |
| 2. |  gumshoe - a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snowovershoe - footwear that protects your shoes from water or snow or cold |
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gumshoe
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