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stealth

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) stealth (noun)
  2. 2) stealth (adjective)

1stealth

noun \ˈstelth\

Definition of STEALTH

1
a archaic : theft b obsolete : something stolen
2
: the act or action of proceeding furtively, secretly, or imperceptibly <the state moves by stealth to gather information — Nat Hentoff>
3
: the state of being furtive or unobtrusive
4
: an aircraft-design characteristic consisting of oblique angular construction and avoidance of vertical surfaces that is intended to produce a very weak radar return
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Examples of STEALTH

  1. The fox uses stealth and cunning to hunt its prey.

Origin of STEALTH

Middle English stelthe; akin to Old English stelan to steal
First Known Use: 13th century

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