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Record 1 1998-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
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  • Language Problems
DEF

To be hidden. To stay about without arousing attention; wait out of sight.

CONT

The thieves were lurking in an alley way.

OBS

Lurk often suggests a place for concealment or a readiness to attack.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traduction
  • Problèmes de langue
CONT

Le cambrioleur était tapi derrière les arbres

Spanish

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