26984 words

stealth

5 definitions • 7 examples
1
movement that is quiet and careful in order not to be seen or heard:

Examples:

She moved across the field with the stealth of a cat on the prowl.
These thieves operate with terrifying stealth - they can easily steal from the pockets of unsuspecting travellers.
2
the quality of carrying an action out secretly, so that people do not know it is happening:

Examples:

It would seem that some politicians would prefer to use financial stealth rather than legislation to produce change.
The weapons had been acquired by stealth.
3
used to refer to aircraft, weapons, etc. that cannot be seen on radar:

Examples:

The stealth fighter can fly 1,500 kilometres per hour without detection.
The force relies more heavily on stealth weaponry.
4
used to refer to something that is done secretly, so that people do not know it is happening:

Examples:

These products work in stealth mode, so that the people being spied on are totally unaware.

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