Sleuth
noun
1.
a detective.
Synonyms: investigator, private investigator; private eye, gumshoe, shamus.
2.
a bloodhound, a dog used for tracking.
verb (used with or without object)
3.
to track or trail, as a detective.
noun
1.
an informal word for detective
2.
short for sleuthhound (sense 1)
verb
3.
(transitive) to track or follow
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