thievinggroups
nounUK /ˈθiːvɪŋ ɡruːps/
US /ˈθiːvɪŋ ɡruːps/
Groups of people who steal things together.
The police caught the thievinggroups that had been taking bikes from the park.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Teams of people who take things that do not belong to them.
The thievinggroups worked at night to avoid being seen.
3. Bands of criminals who steal from shops or homes.
Shopkeepers warned each other about the thievinggroups in the area.
4. Groups known for taking money or goods secretly.
The village set up watch posts to keep thievinggroups away.