stealing
nounverbcommon in dialogue
- //ˈstiːlɪŋ//
The action of the verb to steal, theft.
noun
- 1
The action of the verb to steal, theft.
- 2
archaicThat which is stolen; stolen property.
The politicaster is looking for small opportunities – for such pickings and stealings as a careless public may leave for those of his kind. The great politician is looking for great opportunities.
verb
- 1
Also a form of stealpresent participle and gerund of steal
Forms
- plural
- stealings
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