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Meaning of cat burglar | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/kæt ˈbɜːɡlə/

Definitions

A particularly stealthy burglar, especially one who gains undetected entry through the use of agility.

Equivalents

日本語 怪盗
Nederlands geveltoerist
Português gatuno
Русский форточник
Svenska fasadklättrare

Examples

“The police were baffled by the exploits of a cat burglar who only stole from the upper floors of high-rise apartments.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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