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Meaning of steal
noun
- The act of stealing.
- A piece of merchandise available at a very attractive price. Example: At this price, this car is a steal.
- A situation in which a defensive player actively takes possession of the ball or puck from the opponent's team.
- A stolen base.
- Scoring in an end without the hammer.
verb
- To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else. Example: Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery.
- (of ideas, words, music, a look, credit, etc.) To appropriate without giving credit or acknowledgement. Example: They stole my idea for a biodegradable, disposable garbage de-odorizer.
- To get or effect surreptitiously or artfully. Example: He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street.
- To acquire at a low price. Example: He stole the car for two thousand less than its book value.
- To draw attention unexpectedly in (an entertainment), especially by being the outstanding performer. Usually used in the phrase steal the show.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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