lockpick
Bypasses mechanical security
A lockpick is a tool designed to open locks without the original key, typically a thin metal implement inserted into the keyhole to manipulate the internal mechanism.
Lockpicking is associated with burglars, but locksmiths and hobbyists also practice it legitimately.
The verb lockpick means to open a lock this way: She lockpicked the filing cabinet in under a minute.
Tined yard implement
Flat-bottomed drinking vessel
- pinPointed metal fastener
- cylinderCircular-based solid form
- keywaySlot receiving a key
- wardProtected person; division
wafer · dimple · tubular · warded · mortise · deadbolt · latch · spring
One who steals
- break-inUnlawful entry to premises
- trespassUnauthorized entry onto property
- intruderUnauthorized person present
- robberyTheft through intimidation
heist · burglar · steal · larceny · felony · crime · criminal · sneak
Skillful hand coordination
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- tactileOf the touching sense
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
patience · practice · technique · feel · feedback · touch · expertise · craftsmanship
Covert information gatherer
- covertIntentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- undercoverSecretly engaged in espionage
- infiltrationCovert entry into organization
sabotage · espionage · intelligence · operative · agent · surveillance · dead-drop · tradecraft
Locking wrist restraints
- shacklesMetal bonds for prisoners
- prisonConfinement for offenders
- cellBasic unit of life
- captivityState of being confined
confinement · breakout · fugitive · escapee · freedom · liberation · Houdini · restraints
Openness to harm
- bypassRoute that skirts obstacles
- defeatVictory over another
- circumventAvoid by going around
- red-teamAuthorized adversarial assessors
audit · weakness · flaw · countermeasure · high-security · tamper · resistance
rake
Tined yard implement
tumbler
Flat-bottomed drinking vessel
ward · wafer · dimple · tubular · warded · mortise · deadbolt · latch · spring · plug
thief
One who steals
- break-inUnlawful entry to premises
- trespassUnauthorized entry onto property
- intruderUnauthorized person present
robbery · heist · burglar · steal · larceny · felony · crime · criminal · sneak · covert
dexterity
Skillful hand coordination
sensitivity · patience · practice · technique · feel · feedback · touch · expertise · craftsmanship · mastery
spy
Covert information gatherer
- covertIntentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- undercoverSecretly engaged in espionage
infiltration · sabotage · espionage · intelligence · operative · agent · surveillance · dead-drop · tradecraft · CIA
handcuffs
Locking wrist restraints
captivity · confinement · breakout · fugitive · escapee · freedom · liberation · Houdini · restraints · manacles
vulnerability
Openness to harm
- bypassRoute that skirts obstacles
- defeatVictory over another
- circumventAvoid by going around
red-team · audit · weakness · flaw · countermeasure · high-security · tamper · resistance
- prison escapesjailbreak, breakout, escapee, tunneling, disguise
- stealthsneak, ninja, creep, spy, skulk
- outlaw gearbandana, holster, revolver, pistol, rifle
- break-in toolscrowbar, bolt cutters, pry bar, glass cutter, bump key
- lockpickingpicks, rake, tension wrench, torque wrench, raking
- crime toolscrowbar, ski mask, glass cutter, bolt cutter, bolt cutters
lockpickkey
Lock-opening device
master key · keycard · access card · smart key · passcode
- lockpick setLock-manipulation tool collection