deckare — meaning in English

English meaning

• gumshoe noun A private detective (originally so called because rubber-soled shoes let them move quietly).
• sleuth noun A detective, especially a skilled one who investigates crimes or mysteries.
• whodunit noun A story or play about a crime, usually a murder, in which a detective follows clues to find the culprit.

Senses

deckare is used for these senses in English:

• gumshoe (slang, North America) A detective. [from early 20th c.]
• sleuth A detective.
• whodunit A novel or drama concerning a crime (usually a murder) in which a detective follows clues to determine the perpetrator.

gumshoe — full definition

1. noun A private detective (originally so called because rubber-soled shoes let them move quietly).
2. noun A rubber overshoe or sneaker.
3. verb To work as a detective, especially by quietly trailing someone.

sleuth — full definition

1. noun A detective, especially a skilled one who investigates crimes or mysteries.
2. verb To investigate or try to solve a mystery.

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