burglar

UK /ˈbɜːɡlə(ɹ)/ US /ˈbɝɡlɚ/
noun 1verb 1

Definitions

noun

1

A person who breaks in to premises with the intent of committing theft.

The burglar made off with a large diamond from the museum.

In the village itself his lionheartedness had been a legend ever since he had brained a burglar with a number seven iron, and the jury in Guildford had, despite the clear direction of the judge, resolutely declined to convict him for the use of unnecessary force.

verb

1

To commit burglary.

The latter, with another constable, remained to watch the burglared premises both back and front, […]

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