stealth

Definition of Stealth in English :

1. stealing, stealth

avoiding detection by moving carefully

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Stealth

noun

1.

the act or characteristic of moving with extreme care and quietness, esp so as to avoid detection

the stealth of a cat

2.

cunning or underhand procedure or dealing

3. archaic

the act of stealing

4. (modifier) informal

denoting or referring to technology that aims to reduce the radar, thermal, and acoustic recognizability of aircraft and missiles

noun

1.

secret, furtive, or artfully sly action or behavior

2. Obsolete

theft

adjective

3.

of or incorporating technology designed to prevent military aircraft, etc. from being detected by enemy radar

4.

calculated to achieve some aim by going undetected or by being disregarded

n.

1. The act of moving, proceeding, or acting in a covert way.

2. The quality or characteristic of being furtive or covert.

3. Obsolete The act of stealing.

adj.

1. Not disclosing one's true ideology, affiliations, or positions: a stealth candidate.

2. Having or providing the ability to prevent detection by radar: a stealth bomber; stealth technology.