thieve
Use Thieve in a sentence
verb (used with object)
1.
to take by theft; steal.
verb (used without object)
2.
to act as a thief; commit theft; steal.
Related forms
thiev·ing·ly, adverb
out·thieve, verb (used with object), out·thieved, out·thiev·ing.
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thieve (θiːv) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| to steal (someone's possessions) | |
| [Old English thēofian, from thēof | |
| 'thievery | |
| —n | |
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
thieve
O.E. þeofian, from þeof (see thief). Rare in O.E., not common until 17c. Thievish "of or pertaining to thieves" is recorded from mid-15c.; meaning "inclined to steal" is from 1530s. Thieving first attested 1520s. Thievery is from 1560s.
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Example sentences
For example, for the homogenous liquid samples, the facility can use a thieve to sample liquid and use sampling scoop for solids.
Thieve s used an overhead crane system to load the welders onto their trucks.
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