lock pick
The term 'lock pick' can refer to both a tool and the act of unlocking a lock without a key, commonly used in security and locksmithing contexts.
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Definition
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(technical)A tool designed to unlock a lock by manipulating its internal mechanisms without using the original key.
Example
- He used a lock pick to open the door after losing his key.
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(technical)The act of using tools to unlock a lock without the original key.
Example
- Lock picking requires skill and practice to master.
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(technical)A person skilled in the technique of unlocking locks without using the original key.
Example
- The lock pick managed to open the safe in minutes.
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Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "lock pick":
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