cat burglar
noun
Definition of cat burglar
: a burglar who is adept at entering and leaving the burglarized place without attracting notice
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First Known Use of cat burglar
1907
CAT BURGLAR Defined for English Language Learners
cat burglar
noun
Definition of cat burglar for English Language Learners
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: a thief who enters buildings by climbing up a wall and going in through a window without being seen
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