picklock

noun

Definition of picklocknext
as in burglar

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  1. burglar
  2. thief
  3. safecracker
Noun
  • In recent months, burglars have hit the homes of football stars Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Joe Burrow and basketball standouts Bobby Portis and Luka Dončić.
    David K. Li, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Los Angeles authorities say burglary suspect disguised as firefighter, 29 arrested so far The Los Angeles sheriff and police chief warned that looters, burglars and other scammers looking to profit off wildfire victims will be subject to arrest and prosecution.
    Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of burglar
Noun
  • The co-owner of a Texas pizza restaurant came up with an impressive idea to replace employees' tips after thieves ran off with their money over the holidays.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The company plans to weld it shut so that would-be thieves would have to break open a highly radioactive system to get at the weapon-ready material.
    Emily Waltz, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of thief
Noun
  • In classic heist-thriller fashion, each recruit fulfills a very cool and specific role — the driver, the safecracker, the chemist, etc.
    Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Jan. 2023
  • All that’s missing is a safecracker spinning dials and listening for a telltale click.
    Morgan Krakow, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Feb. 2022
Definition of safecracker
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