caseman
caseman noun: a person who examines a building to determine whether it is worth burgling.
Noun
caseman (plural casemen)
- A person who examines a building to determine whether it is worth burgling.
- Green was a caseman for several of the 'Big Boys'. He visited house after house in residential sections of London's suburbs, checking the quality of furniture, decor, and general prosperity, and then advising the 'Big Boys' whether they were worth a visit.2014, John Creasey, Policeman's Dread
- Based primarily on his record as a suspect in several prior burglaries and his reputation as a “case-man” − a man who could expertly plan heists − investigators became interested in Anthony Pino.2015, James W Henry, Jr, Elephant Executed For Murder
- A compositor; a typesetter.
caseman meaning in Tamil
caseman in Tamil
- அச்சுக்கோப்பவர்
Forms of caseman
| plural | casemen |
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Origin of caseman
From case + -man.
Questions about caseman
- What does caseman mean?
- Caseman means a person who examines a building to determine whether it is worth burgling.
- What is caseman in Tamil?
- Caseman in Tamil is அச்சுக்கோப்பவர். See Caseman meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is caseman?
- Caseman is a noun.
- What is the plural of caseman?
- The plural of caseman is casemen.
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