Definition of Cat burglar

1. Noun. A burglar who unlawfully breaks into and enters another person's house.

Exact synonyms: Housebreaker
Generic synonyms: Burglar

Definition of Cat burglar

1. Noun. A particularly stealthy burglar, especially one who gains undetected entry through the use of agility. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cat Burglar

cat-hole
cat-house
cat-like
cat-nip
cat-o'-nine-tails
cat-scratch disease
cat-scratch fever
cat-witted
cat and dog life
cat and mouse
cat and rat
cat bear
cat box
cat boxes
cat burglar
cat burglars
cat chow
cat cracker
cat diseases
cat distemper virus
cat fancier
cat flap
cat flaps
cat flea
cat food
cat got someone's tongue
cat hole
cat house
cat in the meal-tub

Literary usage of Cat burglar

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Maggie's Sauna by Paul E. Furdon (2000)
"A cat burglar will not usually turn to robbing banks. A sexual pervert or rapist will usually commit similar crimes even after release from prison. ..."

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