gumshoe

Pronunciation:  US [ˈɡʌmˌʃu] UK [ˈɡʌmˌʃuː]
  • n.Rubber overshoes; rubber-soled canvas shoes; the slang and detective
  • v.Sneak; reconnaissance
  • adj.Spick secretly
  • WebGaloshes; Gumshoe; police
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