gumshoe in Swedish
gumshoe in Swedish is galosch, deckare — gumshoe means a private detective (originally so called because rubber-soled shoes let them move quietly).
gumshoe in Swedish
galosch
A sneaker or rubber overshoe. [from mid 19th c.]
deckare
(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 Swedish?
"gumshoe" in Swedish is galosch, deckare. gumshoe means: A private detective (originally so called because rubber-soled shoes let them move quietly).
How do you use "gumshoe" in a sentence?
Example: "The gumshoe followed the suspect for three blocks without being noticed." In Swedish, "gumshoe" is galosch, deckare.
Are there other ways to say "gumshoe" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "gumshoe": galosch, deckare.
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