HyperDic: gumshoe

English > 2 senses of the word gumshoe:
NOUNperson gumshoe, dick, hawkshawsomeone who is a detective
artifactgumshoe, arctic, galosh, golosh, rubbera waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
gumshoe > pronunciation
Soundsgah'mshuw.
Rhymescashew ... tissue: 13 rhymes with shuw...
English > gumshoe: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaningsomeone who is a detective.
Synonymsdick, hawkshaw
Broaderdetective, investigator, tec, police detectiveA police officer who investigates crimes
Usage ofcolloquialismA colloquial expression
Spanishsabueso
English > gumshoe: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow.
Synonymsarctic, galosh, golosh, rubber
Broaderovershoefootwear that protects your shoes from water or snow or cold
Spanishbota de lluvia, bota para la lluvia, chanclo de goma, chanclo
Catalanxancle de goma

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