lock pick
Any device used to unlock a lock without the use of a keyAny device used to unlock a lock without the use of a key.
» The thieves had forced the lock with a lock pick.
Грабители вскрыли замок отмычкой. — odexed
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2 sensesAny device used to unlock a lock without the use of a key.
A person who picks locks.
Examples
3 sentencesThe thieves had forced the lock with a lock pick.
ruГрабители вскрыли замок отмычкой. — odexed
While we were out for a picnic, our house's lock was picked by a thief.
Why did Stefan use a lock pick to unlock the padlock?
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plural: lock picksSynonyms
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