picklock

/ˈpɪkˌlɑk/
noun
  1. A tool used to open a lock without a key, especially by a locksmith or a thief.
    • He kept a small picklock in his bag for emergencies.
    • The locksmith used a picklock to open the old chest without damaging it.
    • The detective found a picklock near the broken cabinet.
  2. A person who picks locks, especially a thief or a locksmith.
    • The police arrested the picklock after finding him near the jewelry store.
    • A skilled picklock can open most simple locks in seconds.
    • The old man was known as the best picklock in the city.
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