safecracking
/ˈseɪfˌkrækɪŋ/
noun
- The act or skill of opening a safe without the key or combination, usually to steal its contents.
- They caught the gang red-handed during a safecracking attempt at the jewelry store.
- Safecracking requires patience, steady hands, and knowledge of lock mechanisms.
- The detective specialized in safecracking cases and knew all the common techniques.