noun
a thief who steals without using violence
• Hyponyms: ↑wharf rat
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noun : a thief who steals whatever he can reach without using violence or forcibly breaking into buildings
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a burglar who sneaks into houses through open doors, windows, etc.
[1855-60, Amer.]
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sneak thief noun
A thief who steals through open doors or windows without breaking in
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Main Entry: ↑sneak
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sneak thief,
a person who takes advantage of open doors, windows; or other easy opportunities to steal.
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a person who steals things without using force or breaking doors or windows
Useful english dictionary. 2012.