Noun: sleuth slooth
- A detective who follows a trail
"The sleuth carefully examined the crime scene for clues";
- sleuthhound
- Watch, observe, or inquire secretly
"The detective sleuthed around the suspect's house for clues";
- spy, stag, snoop
Derived forms: sleuthed, sleuthing, sleuths
Type of: detective, monitor, supervise, watchdog
Encyclopedia: Sleuth