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gumshoe

Pronunciation:  'gum`shoo

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
  2. [n]  (informal) someone who is a detective
 
 Synonyms: arctic, dick, galosh, golosh, hawkshaw, rubber
 
 See Also: detective, investigator, overshoe, police detective, tec

 

 

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