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cat burglar

cat burglar

noun
a burglar who breaks into buildings by climbing through upstairs windows, across roofs, etc., especially with great stealth and agility.

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cat burglar
 
n
a burglar who enters buildings by climbing through upper windows, skylights, etc

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