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burglar::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | stealer, thief |
| Has types | cat burglar, housebreaker |
| Derivation | burglarise |
Examples of burglar
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I came downstairs and, thank God, the burglar dropped the computer and ran away.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Scott currently charges a one-time $25 fee for burglar alarms upon installation.
From the post-gazette.com
Apparently, the dog frightened the burglar, who fled without entering the condo.
From the dailyherald.com
Suffice to say it centers on the origin of the burglar who steals Beane's heart.
From the denverpost.com
A common fear under such circumstances might be that there is a burglar outside.
From the sciencedaily.com
Hearing the cops coming, the burglar drops the sack of stolen jewelry and flees.
From the time.com
Partly for that reason I wouldn't dream of lifting a finger to resist a burglar.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
Two houses on Highway N apparently were the targets of the same burglar May 21.
From the stltoday.com
The burglar is described as having short hair, square features and perfect teeth.
From the post-gazette.com
- A thief who enters a building with intent to steal
- The Burglar is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe, left unnamed in most of his appearances. He is best known as the first criminal faced by Spider-Man, and as the killer of the hero's uncle, Ben Parker. The Burglar first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15 (August 1962).
- Burglar is a 1987 American comedy film directed by Hugh Wilson and distributed by Warner Bros. The film stars Whoopi Goldberg and Bobcat Goldthwait. Goldberg plays Bernice "Bernie" Rhodenbarr, a former burglar who resumes when a corrupt police officer (G. W. Bailey) blackmails her. ...
- The Burglar is a 1957 crime/thriller film released by Columbia Pictures, based on the 1953 novel of the same name by David Goodis (who also wrote the script).
- The Burglar (De inbreker) is a 1972 Dutch film directed by Frans Weisz.
- (Burglary (Bottom episode)) "Burglary" is the third episode of the second series of British television sitcom, Bottom. It was first broadcast on the 15 October 1992.
- (Burglary (history)) Burglary (also called breaking and entering and sometimes housebreaking) is a crime, the essence of which is entry into a building for the purposes of committing an offence. ...
- A thief who steals from premises
- (burglary) The crime of unlawfully breaking into a vehicle, house, store, or other enclosure with the intent to steal; Under the common law, breaking and entering of the dwelling of another at night with the intent to commit a felony; Under the Model Penal Code, entering a building or occupied ...
