Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
safecracking
noun
/ˈseɪfˌkrækɪŋ/
Definition
The act of breaking into a safe to access its contents without the original key or combination.
Examples
- After a series of failed attempts, the safecracking expert finally opened the vault.
- Safecracking has been depicted in countless movies, often as a high-stakes endeavor.
- The burglars were caught trying to perform safecracking in a jewelry store.
Meaning
Safecracking typically involves the use of tools and techniques to manipulate the lock of a safe or vault.
Synonyms
- Vault breaking
- Safe breaking
- Lock picking
