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safecracker

[ seyf-krak-er ]
/ ˈseɪfˌkræk ər /
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noun
a person who breaks open safes to rob them.
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Origin of safecracker

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35; safe + cracker

OTHER WORDS FROM safecracker

safecracking, noun

Words nearby safecracker

safe area, safe as houses, safe-blower, safe-breaker, safe-conduct, safecracker, safe-deposit, safe-deposit box, safeguard, safe harbor, safe house
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Words related to safecracker

crook, robber, thief, bandit, burglar, con artist, looter, marauder, mugger, pickpocket, pirate, raider, rustler, shoplifter, swindler, thug, housebreaker, owl, pilferer, prowler
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