picklock
Opens locks illegally
A picklock is a tool designed to open locks without the proper key, or a person skilled at using such tools.
The word carries connotations of burglary and illicit entry: The detective found a set of picklocks in the suspect's pocket.
As a verb, to picklock is to open a lock this way, though "pick the lock" is more common.
Tined yard implement
- tumblerFlat-bottomed drinking vessel
- pinPointed metal fastener
- wardProtected person; division
- shimThin piece for leveling
bypass · keyway · lever · deadbolt · padlock · wafer · extractor · decoder
Unlawful entry to premises
- intruderUnauthorized person present
- thiefOne who steals
- trespassUnauthorized entry onto property
- housebreakingTraining pets' bathroom habits
cat-burglar · safe-cracker · covert · clandestine · entry · prowler · infiltration · stealth
Underhanded control of others
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
- rakingDragging tines across ground
- bypassRoute that skirts obstacles
decoding · impressioning · tension · feedback · click · binding · overset · shimming
Urgent warning signal
- vaultSecure storage chamber
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
- deadboltKey-operated door lock
- tamper-resistantDifficult to interfere with
rake
Tined yard implement
shim · bypass · keyway · lever · deadbolt · padlock · wafer · extractor · decoder · cam
break-in
Unlawful entry to premises
housebreaking · cat-burglar · safe-cracker · covert · clandestine · entry · prowler · infiltration · stealth · illicit
manipulation
Underhanded control of others
bypass · decoding · impressioning · tension · feedback · click · binding · overset · shimming · bumping
alarm
Urgent warning signal
tamper-resistant · high-security · deterrent · countermeasure · keycard
- burglarsburglar, cat burglar, housebreaker, second-story man, cracksman
- Heist Slangheist, caper, job, loot, swag
- intrudersintruder, trespasser, invader, burglar, prowler
picklockkey
Lock-opening device
master key · keycard · access card · passkey · combination