stealer
stealer Lexical Profile
stealer Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person who steals; a thief (most frequently used in compound terms or with a specified object, such as a 'scene-stealer' or 'stealer of hearts').
"The charismatic supporting actor quickly became the main scene-stealer of the entire theatrical production."
In computing, a type of malicious software (info-stealer) specifically designed to covertly harvest and exfiltrate sensitive credentials, passwords, or financial data from an infected system.
"The cybersecurity team discovered that an info-stealer had been installed via a phishing attachment to harvest browser passwords."
In shipbuilding, a strake or plank of a vessel's hull or deck plating that does not extend all the way to the stem or stern, inserted or dropped to accommodate the narrowing shape of the hull.
"The naval architect added a stealer near the sternpost to reduce the number of hull strakes as the vessel narrowed."
Word Nuance & Usage
In everyday English, 'thief' is strongly preferred over 'stealer' as a standalone noun; 'stealer' is most commonly used in compound expressions or with an explicit object, such as 'scene-stealer', 'base-stealer', or 'stealer of hearts'.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English stelere, derived from the Old English verb stelan ('to steal') + the agent suffix -er.