plainclothesman

[US]/ˈpleɪnˌkloʊðz.mən/
[UK]/ˈpleɪnˌkloʊðz.mən/

Translation

n.a police officer who wears ordinary clothes instead of a uniform; a detective who operates in civilian clothing
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

plainclothesman operation

plainclothesman surveillance

plainclothesman arrest

plainclothesman unit

plainclothesman detail

plainclothesman investigation

plainclothesman role

plainclothesman presence

plainclothesman approach

plainclothesman team

Example Sentences

the plainclothesman observed the suspect from a distance.

in the crowded market, a plainclothesman was on high alert.

the plainclothesman blended in with the crowd to avoid detection.

after the robbery, a plainclothesman was assigned to the case.

the plainclothesman gathered evidence without revealing his identity.

he was a skilled plainclothesman known for his undercover work.

the plainclothesman reported back to his superiors after the operation.

during the sting operation, the plainclothesman played a crucial role.

the plainclothesman had to act quickly to apprehend the criminal.

he noticed a plainclothesman watching him from across the street.

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