lockpick

American  

[lok-pik] / ˈlɒkˌpɪk /

noun

1. a device such as a sharp instrument or wire that enables a person, especially a burglar, to open a lock without using a key.

   He used a lockpick to open the door and stole the papers.

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Etymology

Origin of lockpick

First recorded in 1790–1800; lock ¹ ( def. ) + pick ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Kaz had to squint, but he recognized Eroll Aerts, Rollins’ best lockpick and safecracker.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

“What good is a lockpick without his picks?”

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo