The movie's main character is a hard-boiled gumshoe.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
gum|shoe — «GUHM SHOO», noun, adjective, verb, shoed, shoe|ing. –n. 1. Slang. detective. 2. a rubber overshoe. 3. = sneaker (def. 1). (Cf. ↑sneaker) –adj. U.S. Slang … Useful english dictionary
Shoe polish — (or boot polish), usually a waxy paste or a cream, is a consumer product used to shine, waterproof, and restore the appearance of leather shoes or boots, thereby extending the footwear s life. In some regions mdash;including New Zealand mdash;… … Wikipedia
Shoe Goo — or Shoe GOO is a silicone based adhesive intended for repairs of athletic footwear and rollerskates. It is produced by Eclectic Products, Incorporated of Eugene, Oregon USA.It provides a pliable adhesive to repair separated shoe components and… … Wikipedia
Gum arabic — Gum arabic, a natural gum also called gum acacia, and chaar gund or char goond (in India), is the hardened sap taken from two species of the acacia tree, Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal . It is used primarily in the food industry as a stabilizer … Wikipedia
Shoe tossing — (or shoe flinging), the act of using shoes as improvised projectiles or weapons, is a constituent of a number of folk sports and practices. Today, it is commonly the act of throwing a pair of shoes onto telephone wires, powerlines, or other… … Wikipedia
Hot shoe — Canon EOS 350D Hot shoe … Wikipedia
gumshoe — gum|shoe [ˈgʌmʃu:] n AmE old fashioned [Date: 1900 2000; Origin: gumshoe rubber shoe (19 20 centuries); because detectives walk quietly] a ↑detective … Dictionary of contemporary English
gumshoeing — gum|shoe|ing [ˈgʌmˌʃu:ıŋ] n [U] AmE informal when you try to find out information about something = ↑detective work … Dictionary of contemporary English
gumshoe — gum|shoe [ gʌm,ʃu ] noun count AMERICAN OLD FASHIONED a DETECTIVE … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
gumshoe — gum•shoe [[t]ˈgʌmˌʃu[/t]] n. 1) sts Slang. a detective 2) clo a rubber overshoe 3) sts Slang. to work as a detective • Etymology: 1860–65 … From formal English to slang
