Definitions
1.verbTo take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else."Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery."
2.verb(of ideas, words, music, a look, credit, etc.) To appropriate without giving credit or acknowledgement."They stole my idea for a biodegradable, disposable garbage de-odorizer."
3.verbTo get or effect surreptitiously or artfully."He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street."
4.verbTo acquire at a low price."He stole the car for two thousand less than its book value."
5.verbTo draw attention unexpectedly in (an entertainment), especially by being the outstanding performer. Usually used in the phrase steal the show.
6.verbTo move silently or secretly."He stole across the room, trying not to wake her."
7.verbTo convey (something) clandestinely.
8.verbTo withdraw or convey (oneself) clandestinely.
9.verbTo advance safely to (another base) during the delivery of a pitch, without the aid of a hit, walk, passed ball, wild pitch, or defensive indifference.
10.verbTo dispossess
11.verbTo borrow for a short moment."Can I steal your pen?"
12.nounThe action of the verb to steal, theft.
13.noun(chiefly in the plural) That which is stolen; stolen property.