gumshoe

A noun with two distinct meanings: it can refer to a detective, or to a waterproof overshoe worn to protect shoes from water or snow.

ruСуществительное с двумя различными значениями: может обозначать детектива или водонепроницаемый башмак, надеваемый поверх обуви для защиты от воды или снега.esSustantivo con dos significados diferentes: puede designar a un detective, especialmente uno privado, o a un zapato impermeable que se lleva sobre el calzado para protegerlo del agua o la nieve.frNom ayant deux sens distincts : il peut désigner un détective, souvent privé, ou une chaussure imperméable portée par-dessus une autre pour protéger de l'eau ou de la neige.deSubstantiv mit zwei Bedeutungen: Es kann einen Detektiv bezeichnen oder einen wasserdichten Überschuh, der über normalen Schuhen zum Schutz vor Wasser oder Schnee getragen wird.ptSubstantivo com dois sentidos principais: pode designar um detetive ou um sapato impermeável (galocha) usado por cima do calçado para proteger da água ou da neve.zh名词，有两个不同含义：可指侦探，也可指套在鞋外防雨雪的防水套鞋。arاسم له معنيان مختلفان: قد يدل على المحقق أو رجل المباحث، أو على حذاء مطاطي واقٍ يُلبس فوق الحذاء للحماية من الماء أو الثلج.

1. Detective B2 informal american

   A slang term for a detective, especially a private investigator.

   • The gumshoe followed the suspect through the crowded streets.
   • He worked as a gumshoe for a small agency.
   • The old gumshoe solved the case with his sharp instincts.

   ruСыщикesDetective (jerga)frdétective privédeSchnüfflerptDetetive particularzh私家侦探arمُحَقِّق خاص

   Sinônimos: detectivedickhawkshawinvestigatorprivate eyeshamussleuth

2. Waterproof overshoe B1 formal american

   A rubber or plastic overshoe worn over regular shoes to keep them dry in wet or snowy weather.

   • She put on her gumshoes before stepping out into the rain.
   • Gumshoes are essential for walking in slushy conditions.
   • He bought a pair of gumshoes to protect his leather shoes.

   ruРезиновый башмакesChubasquero para zapatosfrcaoutchouc de protectiondeÜberschuhptGalochazh橡胶套鞋arحذاء مطاطي واقٍ

   Sinônimos: galoshovershoerubber

• gumshoes plural form
• gumshoes' possessive plural form
• gumshoe's possessive singular form