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pick-pockets

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun pick-pocket has 1 sense
  1. pickpocket, cutpurse, dip - a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places
    --1 is a kind of thief, stealer

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pick-pockets

Description:

Pick-pockets refers to individuals who engage in the act of stealing from others by surreptitiously removing items from their pockets or bags. They typically target crowded places such as markets, public transport, or tourist attractions. Pick-pocketing is considered a type of theft that requires skill, nimbleness, and the ability to go unnoticed.

Examples:

Noun: A group of pick-pockets was arrested yesterday after a series of thefts reported at the train station.

Verb: Visitors are often warned to be cautious and keep their belongings secure to avoid being pick-pocketed in crowded areas.

Adjective: The city has implemented various measures to combat pick-pocket activity, such as increased police presence and the use of surveillance cameras.

Adverb: The man moved swiftly and silently, pick-pocketing his way through the unsuspecting crowd.

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