I. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English steling, from gerund of stelen to steal
: the act of one who steals
accused of stealing
led the league in stealing
II. adjective
Etymology: from present participle of steal (II)
1. archaic : moving stealthily, softly, or imperceptibly
2. : thieving
helpful in the case of a stealing boy or girl — G.E.Gardner
• steal·ing·ly adverb