steal

A2
Pronunciation
/stiหl/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act of stealing.

2 Definition

A piece of merchandise available at a very attractive price.

Example Sentences
  • At this price, this car is a steal.
3 Definition

A situation in which a defensive player actively takes possession of the ball or puck from the opponent's team.

4 Definition

A stolen base.

5 Definition

Scoring in an end without the hammer.

6 Definition

A policy in database systems that a database follows which allows a transaction to be written on nonvolatile storage before its commit occurs.

Verb
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.

Example Sentences
  • Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery.
2 Definition

(of ideas, words, music, a look, credit, etc.) To appropriate without giving credit or acknowledgement.

Example Sentences
  • They stole my idea for a biodegradable, disposable garbage de-odorizer.
3 Definition

To get or effect surreptitiously or artfully.

Example Sentences
  • He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street.
4 Definition

To acquire at a low price.

Example Sentences
  • He stole the car for two thousand less than its book value.
5 Definition

To draw attention unexpectedly in (an entertainment), especially by being the outstanding performer. Usually used in the phrase steal the show.

6 Definition

To move silently or secretly.

Example Sentences
  • He stole across the room, trying not to wake her.
7 Definition

To convey (something) clandestinely.

8 Definition

To withdraw or convey (oneself) clandestinely.

9 Definition

To advance safely to (another base) during the delivery of a pitch, without the aid of a hit, walk, passed ball, wild pitch, or defensive indifference.

10 Definition

To dispossess

11 Definition

To borrow for a short moment.

Example Sentences
  • Can I steal your pen?