gumshoe in Russian
gumshoe in Russian is гало́ша, детекти́в — gumshoe means a private detective (originally so called because rubber-soled shoes let them move quietly).
gumshoe in Russian
гало́ша
Pronounced: galosha
A sneaker or rubber overshoe. [from mid 19th c.]
детекти́в
Pronounced: detektiv
(slang, North America) A detective. [from early 20th c.]
What does "gumshoe" mean?
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noun A private detective (originally so called because rubber-soled shoes let them move quietly).
"The gumshoe followed the suspect for three blocks without being noticed."
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noun A rubber overshoe or sneaker.
"He pulled a pair of gumshoes over his boots to cross the muddy yard."
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verb To work as a detective, especially by quietly trailing someone.
"She spent the summer gumshoeing for a downtown law firm."
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gumshoe in a sentence
- The gumshoe followed the suspect for three blocks without being noticed.
- He pulled a pair of gumshoes over his boots to cross the muddy yard.
- She spent the summer gumshoeing for a downtown law firm.
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What is "gumshoe" in Russian?
"gumshoe" in Russian is гало́ша, детекти́в. gumshoe means: A private detective (originally so called because rubber-soled shoes let them move quietly).
How do you pronounce гало́ша?
"gumshoe" in Russian is гало́ша, pronounced "galosha".
How do you use "gumshoe" in a sentence?
Example: "The gumshoe followed the suspect for three blocks without being noticed." In Russian, "gumshoe" is гало́ша, детекти́в.
Are there other ways to say "gumshoe" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "gumshoe": гало́ша, детекти́в.
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