safecracker

Thân thiện

A safecracker uses a stethoscope to listen to the dial of a large safe.

Definition

Noun: A person who breaks into safes, typically using specialized tools or techniques, to steal the valuable items inside.

Usage

The word "safecracker" specifically refers to a type of criminal who specializes in opening and robbing safes. It is a compound noun formed from "safe" and "cracker." It is used to describe the person's profession or criminal activity.

Examples

• The police finally apprehended the notorious safecracker who had targeted several downtown banks.
• In the old movie, the safecracker used a stethoscope to listen to the lock's tumblers.
• Security was increased after a skilled safecracker emptied the casino's vault.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metaphorically to describe someone who is exceptionally skilled at bypassing security or solving difficult puzzles, though this is less common.
  • In the world of cybersecurity, he was known as a digital safecracker, able to breach the most secure systems.

Variants and Related Words

• Safe-cracking (noun): The act or skill of breaking into safes.
  • He was charged with safe-cracking and grand larceny.
• Cracksman (noun, informal/archaic): A synonym for safecracker.

Synonyms

• Peterman (slang)
• Vault robber
• Safe-breaker

Related Idioms and Phrases

Note: There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs that use the exact word "safecracker." The criminal activity is typically described with the noun itself or the related term "safe-cracking."

Học thuật

Noun

1. a thief who breaks open safes to steal valuable contents

Từ đồng nghĩa

• safebreaker
• cracksman