picklock
/ˈpɪkˌlɑk/
noun
- 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.
- 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.